The physical context of a stimulus is not the only thing that can influence perception. What are some other factors that can influence how we perceive objects? Give an example

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Knowledge, beliefs, goals, and expectations also influence perception. [partial answer]

Psychology

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a) the eclectic model b) the biopsychosocial model c) the psychophysiological model d) the Gestalt model

Psychology

What type of gene is considered recessive and located only on the X chromosome?

A. heterozygous B. X-linked C. homozygous D. recessive

Psychology

For identical twins, the concordance rate for depression is approximately _______ in females according to a Norwegian study

a. 75% b. 60% c. 49% d. 25%

Psychology

Gestalt psychologists study how sensations are:

A. experienced by the sensory organs B. assembled into meaningful perceptual experiences C. observed and recorded D. composed of smaller elements

Psychology