A Phi Value of

question 15

Multiple Choice

A Phi value of .40 would be interpreted as having explained

• A)4% of the variance in the dependent variable
• B)40% of the variance in the dependent variable
• C)1.6% of the variance in the dependent variable
• D)16% of the variance in the dependent variable

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Definitions:

Sensory Input

The information received by sensory receptors about the internal and external environment.

Top-down Processing

An approach to processing information where perception starts with the analysis of high-level cognitive processes.

Experiences and Expectations

The subjective perception of events that have happened in one's life and the anticipation or belief about future events respectively.

Detection

The process of discovering and identifying the presence of a stimulus, indicating how and when we perceive physical stimuli from the environment.