Discuss the "thresholds" theory of classical psychophysics and explain how this perspective has been modified by the advances of signal detection theory
What will be an ideal response?
Classical psychophysics basically says that if a stimulus has enough intensity to cross our absolute threshold (which is the minimal amount of a stimulus necessary for detection), it will be sensed. Signal detection theory claims that the perceiver's physical condition, judgments, and biases also play a role in signal detection.
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Another attempt to reform the insanity defense is known as
a. not guilty due to mental illness. b. guilty but mentally ill. c. guilty but insane. d. not guilty due to mental mitigation.
Jack and Diane have been dating and living together for two years. Jack always puts Diane's needs before his own, is very supportive of Diane, and devotes a great deal of time and energy to the relationship. Diane, on the other hand, focuses on her own needs and problems and does not exert a great deal of effort when it comes to the relationship. According to equity theorists, a. Jack should
feel under benefited and upset about the nature of the relationship, whereas Diane will be contentbecause her needs are being met at minimal cost to her. b. Jack and Diane should be content with the relationship because people in an equity relationship do not keeptrack of costs and benefits. c. Jack should feel under benefited and upset about the nature of the relationship, and Diane should feel overbenefited and guilty. d. Jack should feel content with the relationship because he knows he's working for his partner's happiness, butDiane will feel over benefited and guilty.
You are reading an anthropologist's experiences with South American Indians. You are struck at the description of Indians chewing coca leaves because it reminds you of something you learned in psychology. What was it?
A. Coca leaves contain THC. B. Coca leaves contain mescaline. C. Cocaine comes from coca leaves and blocks reuptake of dopamine. D. Curare comes from coca leaves and mimics the effects of acetylcholine.
The major sociocultural factor contributing to abuse and neglect of children is ____
a. inequality b. poverty c. media violence d. social violence