When two things appear close to one another,we tend to evaluate them against one another more than against a fixed standard.Which of the following obstacles to accurate perception does this refer(s)to?
A) Contrast effects
B) The halo effect
C) Projection
D) Selective perception
E) Dissonance

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This refers to the contrast effect, which is the tendency to perceive differences between two stimuli that are presented close together more than when they are presented separately. It can lead to inaccurate perceptions because the stimuli are being evaluated relative to one another rather than against a fixed standard.

When Two Things Appear Close to One Another,we Tend to Evaluate