The Newspapers in Ursula's Neighbourhood Recently Reported That a Man

Multiple Choice

The newspapers in Ursula's neighbourhood recently reported that a man saw a lion in the area.Since lions are not native to Ursula's part of the world and none of the lions at the zoo have escaped,many people are skeptical that the lion even exists.However,as Ursula is driving home,an animal runs out in front of her car.It's the lion! She slams on the brakes and calls the police.The police arrive within minutes and search the woods surrounding the road.They find no lion tracks,but they do find dog footprints-and a large golden retriever.Ursula is embarrassed to learn that what she saw was a big dog,not a lion.Because she'd read about the lion,she had expected to see it.Ursula had

A) a vestibular error.
B) a stroboscopic experience.
C) a perceptual set.
D) synesthesia.