Experimental Participants Viewed Symbols on a Computer Screen Without Knowing

question 13

Multiple Choice

Experimental participants viewed symbols on a computer screen without knowing that these symbols had earlier been subliminally flashed on the screen. Half the participants reported experiencing

• A) the misinformation effect.
• B) anterograde amnesia.
• C) déjà vu.
• D) the spacing effect.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Economists

Specialists in economics focusing on how psychological, emotional, cultural, and social factors influence the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Realized Losses

Losses that occur when an asset is sold for less than its purchase price, thereby converting a theoretical loss into an actual loss.

Aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination towards something, often used in economics in the context of risk aversion.

Overconfidence

The bias in which someone's subjective confidence in their judgements is greater than their objective accuracy.