In a Signal Detection Experiment,no Tone Is Presented on a Particular

question 221

Multiple Choice

In a signal detection experiment,no tone is presented on a particular trial.A participant,however,reports that she heard a tone.The participant's response is a:

• A) hit.
• B) false alarm.
• C) miss.
• D) correct rejection.

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Definitions:

Peer Relationships

Social connections among individuals of approximately the same age, which are important for social development.

Avoidance

A defensive mechanism where an individual steers clear of certain thoughts, feelings, or interactions due to perceived negative outcomes.

Centration

A term from Piaget's theory of cognitive development, describing the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Decentering

The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation rather than focusing on a single perspective.