Signal detection theory proposes that perceiving a sensory stimulus involves:
a) attention to external stimuli.
b) attention to internal stimuli.
c) attention to external and internal stimuli.
d) attention to subliminal stimuli.
ANS: C, This theory suggests that perception is based on one's attention to both internal and external events that are occurring at the time of a stimulus.
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The engaged followership model, applied to Milgram's research, suggests those who obeyed the experimenter:
a. entered an agentic state and so felt as though they were the agents of a higher authority. b. did not realize they were causing discomfort for the learner. c. identified with the experimenter and the study's purposes, and so cooperated by helping to complete the study. d. were overwhelmed by the power of the situation. e. experienced substantial declines in personal power.
Even though Brenda was never reinforced directly for doing so, she increased the frequency of her swearing after she saw her friend Elizabeth get a lot of attention after she swore. This is most likely an example of
a. observational learning. b. operant conditioning c. punishment. d. self-efficacy.
Fluid intelligence is acquired through life experience
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A writer, lawyer, and comedian would probably use which of Gardner's kinds of intelligence the MOST?
a. language b. logic and math c. intrapersonal skills d. visual and spatial thinking