A student takes a drug that distorts perception. He holds up his hand right in front of his face. Horrified he yells, "I have a giant hand!" Most likely the drug interfered with

a. size constancy
b. shape constancy
c. brightness constancy
d. color constancy
e. Gestalt constancy


a. size constancy

Psychology

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Like many of psychology's forebears, Watson intended to pursue a PhD in physiology.?

a. True b. False

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An important difference between the organizing and activating effects of hormones is that activating effects ______.

A. are always temporary B. are permanent C. occur anytime in the individual's lifetime D. usually occur early in development

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Pico argued that:?

a. ?God had granted humans a unique position in the universe. b. ?humans are not capable of change. c. ?humans do not have freedom to choose from a variety of lifestyles. d. ?individuals with differing viewpoints cannot be tolerated.

Psychology

A scientist finds that a certain toxic substance reduces myelin. What effect will this have?

A) numbness in the face B) aphasia C) endocrine system overload D) slower nerve signals

Psychology