Ashlynn was listening to a recording of a famous speech that was being played backward. She just heard gibberish until a classmate said the phrase, "Meet me in St. Louis," was clearly spoken. The tape was rewound and as Ashlynn listened this time, she also clearly heard the same phrase. Ashlynn's ability to detect the phrase the second time through the tape illustrates
a. the opponent-process model of perception.
b. the top-down processing model of perception.
c. the bottom-up processing model of perception.
d. the eclectic model of perception.
B
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a. focused awareness. b. drifting consciousness. c. conscious attention. d. focused consciousness. e. deep unconsciousness.
In contrast to computer administered and written questionnaires, face-to-face interviewing is relatively
a. Low cost b. Expensive c. More reliable d. More valid
Southern University is revising its sexual coercion prevention and treatment program. Which action step is the most likely to be effective?
A) Make treatment for both male and female student perpetrators optional. B) Broaden definitions of rape and sexual coercion to be gender-neutral. C) Increase public awareness that women rarely commit sexually aggressive acts. D) Include safety planning for the survivor only when the perpetrator is still present.
______ is the peak month for adolescents in a serious relationship to have their first intercourse.
A) January B) March C) September D) December