Which perceptual distortion occurs when the meaning or interpretation of something is arrived at by comparing it with another event or situation?
A) A halo effect
B) Selective perception
C) A stereotype
D) A contrast effect
E) The self-fulfilling prophecy

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A contrast effect occurs when the meaning or interpretation of something is influenced by comparisons with other things. This perceptual distortion happens when an evaluation is altered because it is compared to something else, rather than assessed on its own merit.

Which Perceptual Distortion Occurs When the Meaning or Interpretation of Something