If a stimulus is especially different from its surroundings in one way,this can cause
A) a Stroop effect.
B) a pop-out effect.
C) a reinforcement effect.
D) a context effect.

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The pop-out effect occurs when a stimulus stands out from its surroundings due to a distinctive feature, such as a bright color or unique shape. This makes it easy for the observer to quickly and effortlessly detect the stimulus, as it "pops out" from the rest of the environment. The other answer choices (Stroop, reinforcement, context effects) do not necessarily involve a particular stimulus standing out from its surroundings.

If a Stimulus Is Especially Different from Its Surroundings in One