You proofread some computer code. The code is repetitious, and you see an error almost immediately because it differs from the rest of the code. Your speed is because of the ______.

A. principle of Pragnanz
B. Portillo principle
C. Pomerantz principle
D. phi phenomenon


Answer: A

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