What theoretical perspective takes the position that when parts of a pattern are perceived, recognition of the whole is achieved?

A) Top down
B) Bottom-up
C) Gestalt theory
D) Prototype


B

Psychology

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a. External attribution c. Mindfulness b. Internal attribution d. Automatic processing

Psychology

The dimension along which a study context can be related to other potential contexts to which the results might generalize is called the _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

The active component of peyote is mescaline

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Andy went to a sleep center where he spent the night wired to devices that tracked his

physiological (brain waves, heart and respiration rates) responses while he slept. The assessment Andy underwent is called a _______________. a. polysomnographic (PSG) recording b. an electroencephalocardiogram sleep study c. a sleep stress assessment d. a delta wave assessment

Psychology