The autokinetic phenomenon
a. occurs when a constant light stimulus appears to blink on and off after extended viewing.
b. occurs when a stationary light stimulus appears to move by itself after extended viewing.
c. occurs when a moving light appears to be stationary after extended viewing.
d. is one perceptual illusion that is unaffected by social norms.
B
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A. systematic desensitization B. the use of animal magnetism C. an antibiotic D. a prescription for cocaine
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A) functionalism. B) philosophical empiricism. C) structuralism. D) nativism.
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a. heuristic problems b. impractical problems c. well-defined problems d. ill-defined problems