Five-year-old Timmy runs into his parents' room crying that there is a monster under his bed. His mother goes to check and finds Timmy's toy bear half way under the bed. Timmy's perception of a monster has been affected by his ________

a. needs
b. kinesthesia
c. emotions
d. experience


Answer: c

Psychology

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