While Talking with a Group of Family and Friends, Jeanne

question 165

Multiple Choice

While talking with a group of family and friends, Jeanne mentions that she was offered an impressive golden handshake by her employer. Which of the following statements is she most likely to make next?

• A) "That will teach those guys to discriminate against me."
• B) "It's great to work for a company that encourages employees to further their education."
• C) "I've already looked into using some of the money to go on a trip to Europe when I retire."
• D) "Of course, I would have really preferred to receive money, but just knowing that top executives will take the time to recognize my accomplishments, makes me feel better about my work."

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Stimuli

Inputs or signals that can be perceived and interpreted in more than one way, often used in psychology to study perception and cognitive processes.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.

Sensory Pathways

Sensory Pathways are the neural routes by which sensory information from the peripheral nervous system is transmitted to the central nervous system.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by an organism, also known as the threshold of sensation.