Other things being equal, the first information we learn about someone influences us more than later information does. This is known as the ____________________ effect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
primacy
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This refers to a person's state of alertness and mental and physical activation
a) homeostasis b) arousal c) stimulus motive d) drive
What is the term for the minimum amount of energy needed for a person to detect a stimulus 50 percent of the time?
a. Absolute threshold b. Just noticeable difference c. Signal detection theory d. Difference threshold
The size-distance scaling equation is S = K(R x D). The "S" in the equation stands for _____
A) ?stimulus intensity B) ?an object's perceived size C) ?an object's physical size D) ?an object's physical shape
In ancient cultures, people found guilty of a crime were banished from the city and forced to fend for themselves outside the city’s walls. This practice is known as
a. exile. b. sociometry. c. terror management. d. social identity.