For an assignment in their art class, Frank and Gina visit a museum. When they come to the section on modern art, Gina stands in front of one work and describes what she sees at length; Frank stands there puzzled. His response is,
"It's a bunch of paint thrown on a canvas." Gina responds, "No, there is so much here that you just don't see." During lunch they agree that their experience reminds them of what concept they learned in introductory psychology?
a) heuristics
b) Barnum effect
c) projective testing
d) obedience to authority
C
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a. 10 percent b. 16 percent c. 29 percent d. 58 percent
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.