Which Study Would Constitute One That Is Psychophysical

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which study would constitute one that is psychophysical?

• A)studying the mechanisms by which rods and cones in the eye transduce light
• B)determining the lowest-decibel sound that can be reliably detected in humans
• C)determining if people prefer to drink sweetened or unsweetened tea
• D)asking participants to report on their conscious experience as they listen to a metronome

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A conditioning method where, through repeated pairings of two stimuli, a response initially caused by the second stimulus becomes caused by the first stimulus alone.

Fear Acquisition

The process by which an individual learns to fear a particular stimulus through conditioning or traumatic experiences.

Findings

Results or conclusions derived from scientific research or investigations.

Cognitive Intrusions

Unwanted, disruptive thoughts that intrude into conscious awareness, often associated with stress or trauma.