The cognitive process of organizing, coordinating, and interpreting sensory information is called

A) sensation.
B) perception.
C) primitive reflexes.
D) visual acuity.


B) perception.

Psychology

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One of the most important reasons to conduct cross-cultural research in psychopathology is that

A. we can gain a better appreciation for the virtues of various cultures by examining how psychopathology is viewed by different cultures. B. the stigma of psychopathology can be removed by understanding that psychopathology exists in all cultures. C. genetic influences of disorders can be best determined through careful comparison of the different environmental stressors found in various cultures. D. we can understand more about psychopathology by understanding how culture impacts the experience of various disorders.

Psychology

A child without complete myelination will not be able to engage in activities requiring visual-motor coordination for which of the following reasons?

a. The afferent neurons are damaged, causing the axon to swell. b. The axon does not have sufficient myelin coating. c. The dendrite is not insulated with myelin. d. The leakage of electrical current being carried along the axon is minimized.

Psychology

In a drug study if your participants are blind as to the hypothesis under investigation and whether they received the real drug or the placebo, then the participants

a. have been randomly assigned. b. have been randomly selected. c. will have the same expectations. d. will have differing expectations.

Psychology

Milgram's experiments are considered controversial because of his use of

a. deception. b. confederates. c. electric shock. d. authority figures.

Psychology