Which of these does the opponent-process theory explain better than the trichromatic theory?
a. Negative afterimages
b. Depth perception
c. Face recognition
d. Optical illusions
a
You might also like to view...
In the categorical vs. dimensional classification debate, supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because
a. there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders. b. the clusters help to categorize but are not based on scientific evidence. c. there is high comorbidity among the personality disorders d. all of the above
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. LSD is extracted from certain types of mushrooms 2. LSD was discovered by Timothy Leary 3. Animals will not work to self-administer LSD 4. Hallucinogens produce a strong physical dependence and have serious overdose potential 5. The active psychoactive drug in marijuana is THC
Short-term memory usually codes information according to _____
a) visual image. b) sound. c) tactile properties. d) shape.
In a 1981 study by Petty, Cacioppo, and Goldman, students listened to a speech that supported the idea that seniors should have to pass a comprehensive exam before graduating
Some students (group A) were told that comprehensive exams might be implemented at their school the following year. Others (group B) were told that the exams wouldn't be implemented until well after they had graduated. Based on the theories of controlled and automatic responding, what would we expect each group of students to focus on? (a) Group A would be persuaded primarily by the expertise of the speaker, while group B would be persuaded primarily by the quality of the speaker's arguments. (b) Group A would be persuaded primarily by the quality of the speaker's arguments, while group B would be persuaded primarily by the expertise of the speaker. (c) Both groups A and B would be persuaded primarily by the expertise of the speaker. (d) Both groups A and B would be persuaded primarily by the quality of the speaker's arguments.