A student takes a drug that distorts perception. He holds up his hand right in front of his face. Horrified he yells, "I have a giant hand!" Most likely the drug interfered with __________
a) size constancy.
b) shape constancy.
c) brightness constancy.
d) color constancy.
Ans: a) size constancy.
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a. Affective, behavioral, and cognitive b. Arousal, interaction, and reaction c. Consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness d. Dispositional, intuitional, and situational e. Conscious, preconscious, and unconscious
Which of the following is true of e-cigarettes?
A. Their long-term risks are well documented. B. They do not contain the tar found in cigarette smoke. C. Teenagers usually have a good understanding of the risks of using e-cigarettes. D. They do not cause nicotine addiction.
Evaluate the evidence that nonhuman animals have a sense of self similar to what is seen in adult humans.
What will be an ideal response?
When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge, he became very ill. He was disoriented,
hallucinating, and paranoid. John seems to be experiencing A) a severe hangover. B) alcohol-induced psychosis. C) alcohol amnestic disorder. D) alcohol withdrawal delirium.