Which of the Following Is NOT True About Excitation Transfer

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about excitation transfer theory?

• A)Misattribution to a second stimulus occurs.
• B)Arousal is interpreted as a reaction to a second stimulus.
• C)The effect occurs primarily when participants are aware of the leftover arousal.
• D)The effect occurs primarily when participants are not aware of the leftover arousal.

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Definitions:

Positive Expectations

The belief that good things will happen in the future, which can influence behavior and attitudes in a positive way.

Placebo Effect

A beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in that treatment.

Double-blind Procedure

A research or testing method in which neither the subjects nor the experimenters know which subjects are in the control or experimental groups, to eliminate bias.

Experimental Treatment

A novel therapeutic approach or intervention being tested for its effectiveness, often within the context of a clinical trial.