The Study of Perception Is Primarily Concerned with How We

question 15

Multiple Choice

The study of perception is primarily concerned with how we

• A) detect sights, sounds, and other stimuli.
• B) sense environmental stimuli.
• C) develop sensitivity to illusions.
• D) interpret sensory stimuli.

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Definitions:

Thought Stopping

A cognitive-behavior modification intervention designed to help students control unproductive or self-defeating thoughts and images by suppressing or eliminating them through the use of a multistage process.

Turtle Technique

A cognitive-behavior modification intervention that combines elements of problem-solving training, self-instruction training, and relaxation training. It was developed as a way to help students who were emotionally disturbed to inhibit aggression or impulsive responding in social situations and to generate alternative responses. The turtle technique consists of three phases: (1) turtle response, (2) relaxation, and (3) problem solving.

Alternative Strategies

Different methods or approaches that can be used to achieve a specific goal or solve a problem.

Thought Stopping

A cognitive intervention technique used to control or eliminate intrusive thoughts by consciously attempting to interrupt and halt them.