A Child Who Sees Someone Who Is Sad or Hurt

question 70

Multiple Choice

A child who sees someone who is sad or hurt and feels sad herself is experiencing

• A) egocentrism.
• B) a social script.
• C) moral judgment.
• D) empathy.
• E) social referencing.

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Definitions:

Binocular Disparity

Binocular Disparity is the difference in images seen by the left and right eyes, which the brain interprets to perceive depth, contributing to our three-dimensional vision.

Perceptual Expectancy

A readiness to perceive particular stimuli in a certain way, influenced by our beliefs, culture, past experiences, and current expectations.

Top-down Processing

A cognitive process that emphasizes the importance of concepts, ideas, or expectations in interpreting sensory information.

Binocular Cues

Cues for perceiving depth based on both eyes.