Why Is It Not Sufficient to Conduct Social Psychological Research

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why is it not sufficient to conduct social psychological research just by watching and listening to what people do?

• A) Observers have limited perceptual capacity.
• B) People hide their true motives.
• C) Observers oversimplify and distort what they hear and see.
• D) all of the above

Distinguish between primary tastes and their detection.

Comprehend the interaction of taste and other senses in flavor perception.

Understand the size and sensory capabilities of the human skin.

Gain knowledge on the principles of perception and proprioception.

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Definitions:

Retrieval Failure

The inability to recall information that is stored in memory, often due to interference or the passing of time.

Ineffective Encoding

A failure in the process of storing new information in a manner that makes it easy to retrieve later, often leading to forgetfulness.

Elizabeth Loftus

A cognitive psychologist best known for her work on the malleability of human memory and the misinformation effect.

Repressed Memories

Memories unintentionally hidden from consciousness due to their connection with significant trauma or stress.