Describe the major models of pattern recognition. Which model of pattern perception seems
to account best for the recognition of an object's shape?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should provide a brief overview of each of the three major models of
pattern recognition: templates, prototypes, and distinctive features. The answer should note that,
while each seems to account for some aspects of pattern recognition, none of them is adequate by
itself as a whole. A strong answer will identify shortcomings of each model.
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Which term applies to a person's attempts at coping that involve unconscious strategies that distort or deny the true nature of a situation?
A. emotion-focused coping B. hardiness C. defensive coping D. substitution
Most perceptions, as well as some learning, intuition, and creativity, depend in part on our soaking up experiences effortlessly and automatically. This is referred to as __________ processing
a. reactive b. reflective c. contextual d. experiential
Intuitive eating tends to be associated with ____, whereas eating in response to emotions and situational cues tends to be associated with ____.?
a. ?lower body mass; average body mass b. ?higher body mass; lower body mass c. ?higher body mass; no change in body mass d. more hunger; less hunger
According to the Rescorla-Wagner model of Pavlovian conditioning, learning is equal to
a. salience plus surprise. b. salience multiplied by surprise. c. motivation plus experience. d. motivation multiplied by experience.