Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Effect

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the effect of expectations and motives on perceptions?

• A) People see what they expect to see based on familiarity, previous experience, and expectations.
• B) Stimuli that conflict sharply with expectations often receive less attention than those that conform to expectations.
• C) Irrelevant sexuality can distract from the ad's main message.
• D) People tend to perceive the things they need or want.
• E) There is decreased awareness of stimuli that are irrelevant to a consumer's needs.

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Definitions:

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring between approximately ages 3 and 6, where the libido (sexual energy) is concentrated in the genital area.

Oral Stage

A developmental phase in psychoanalytic theory during which an infant's pleasure is focused on oral activities such as sucking and biting.

Latency Stage

A stage in psychosexual development proposed by Freud, occurring between ages 5 and puberty, where sexual feelings are dormant.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, focusing on toilet training and control over bodily wastes.