The personality factor conscientiousness impacts the perception process in that conscientious people tend to:

A) pay more attention to external environmental cues.
B) base perceptions on external factors more than internal.
C) base perceptions on internal factors more than external.
D) pay less attention to external environmental cues.

Conscientious people are known for being diligent, detail-oriented, and responsible. As a result, they typically pay more attention to external cues in their environment to ensure that they are making the right decisions and taking appropriate actions. This means that they are more likely to rely on external factors when forming perceptions.