Heider and Simmel's (1994) Ingenious Experiment in Which People Who

question 11

Multiple Choice

Heider and Simmel's (1994) ingenious experiment in which people who were asked to describe the movement of abstract geometric figures described them as if they were humans with intentions to act in certain ways demonstrates that:

• A) humans tend to look for causes and reasons for behaviour, and use causal language to comment or explain phenomena.
• B) humans think everything has human properties and stable properties, even inanimate objects.
• C) humans view themselves as geometric shapes with intentions to think in certain ways to control environments.
• D) humans can project their own personalities onto inanimate objects, including geometric figures and predict stable behaviour.

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Definitions:

Values

The abstract standards in a society or group that define ideal principles.

Abstract Standards

General guidelines or criteria not tied to specific examples or cases, often used for evaluation.

Communication

The act of conveying information and meaning through various methods, including spoken, written, non-verbal, and digital forms, facilitating understanding and connection.

Values

Core beliefs or standards that guide and motivate attitudes and actions in individuals and across societies.