If the Receptive Fields of the Skin's Receptors Were Smaller

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the receptive fields of the skin's receptors were smaller, then

• A) precision would be greater, and we would not need as many receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.
• B) precision would be greater, but we would need more receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.
• C) precision would be lessened, and we would need more receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.
• D) precision would be lessened, but we would not need as many receptors to monitor the environment for stimuli.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, leading to discomfort and motivation to reduce the inconsistency.

Behavioral Component

The aspect of attitude that reflects how one's beliefs and feelings affect their actions or behavior towards a subject.

Attitude

A relatively stable evaluation of a person, object, situation, or issue, along a continuum ranging from positive to negative.

Bystander Apathy

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.