Which of the following explains why a meaningful stimulus can be identified even through background noise?

a. Signal detection theory
b. Principle of closure
c. Place theory of pitch perception
d. Temporal theory of pitch perception


a. Signal detection theory

Psychology

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Research sometimes finds that high need for Achievement people are ineffective when placed in positions of great responsibility. Researchers say this is probably because these people

A. become "burnt-out" in the climb to this position. B. have difficulty delegating authority and relying on subordinates. C. have failed to develop other personality characteristics that might make them effective leaders. D. lose motivation once they reach their goal.

Psychology

Jocelyn, a psychologist, is assessing a baby's abilities, including responsiveness to objects in the environment. Jocelyn is probably using the

a. Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale. c. Lamaze Scale. b. Newborn Reflexive Battery. d. Apgar Scale.

Psychology

Neurons that connect bipolar cells in the eye to the brain are ______

a. glial cells c. ganglion cells b. interneurons d. Schwann cells

Psychology

Which of the following biological motives is considered episodic?

a. hunger b. thirst c. sleepiness d. pain avoidance

Psychology