Joanna Watches a Thriller Movie Saw II

question 5

Multiple Choice

Joanna watches a thriller movie Saw II.At 2:00 A.m. ,she hears a scratching sound on her window.Instead of realizing that the sound is caused by a tree branch,she assumes that a serial killer is trying to break in.This is an example of:

• A)priming.
• B)attribution.
• C)automatic processing.
• D)controlled processing.

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A learning process whereby an organism comes to associate two stimuli, leading to a change in behavior.

Observing

The action of carefully watching someone or something, often for the purpose of collecting data or information.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that posits an individual's behavior is both influenced by and is influential upon their environment and personal factors.

Internal Personal Factors

Characteristics or attributes within an individual, such as beliefs, values, and personality traits, that influence behavior and perception.