What Does Virtual Reality Allow Social Psychologists to Do

question 18

Multiple Choice

What does virtual reality allow social psychologists to do?

• A) to deceive research participants more effectively
• B) to test questions that might otherwise be impractical or unethical
• C) to scan the brain as it processes stimuli
• D) to expose the dangers of online environments

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Definitions:

Distressing Symptoms

Physical or psychological symptoms that cause significant discomfort or emotional pain to an individual.

Irrelevant Sights Or Sounds

Visual or auditory stimuli that are not pertinent to the task at hand and may be distracting or unimportant to the individual's current focus or goals.

Antipsychotic Medications

Drugs used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thought, common in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Hospitalized For Mental Disorders

The act of admitting someone to a hospital primarily for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of mental health conditions.