The Process by Which Stimuli Are Selected, Organized, and Interpreted

question 55

Multiple Choice

The process by which stimuli are selected, organized, and interpreted is called:

• A) sensation
• B) stream of consciousness
• C) free response
• D) perception
• E) determination

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which an innovation, idea, or cultural practice is spread through a population, crossing barriers and gaining acceptance.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Transactive Memory

Transactive memory is a psychological concept explaining how groups collectively store, recall, and share knowledge through the relationships among members.

Metastatements

Communications that provide commentary about other statements, often clarifying or interpreting them.