Modifications That Are Made to Hypotheses to Allow for Unexpected

question 36

Multiple Choice

Modifications that are made to hypotheses to allow for unexpected or unfavorable pieces of evidence are called:

• A) Ad hoc modifications.
• B) Hypothetical expansions.
• C) Moot hypotheses.
• D) Explanatory mutations.
• E) Ex post facto modifications.

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Definitions:

Sensory Processes

The mechanisms by which information from the environment is absorbed, transformed into neural signals, and perceived.

Subliminal Perception

The ability to detect information below the conscious level of awareness, which may influence thoughts, feelings, or actions without one being consciously aware of the stimuli.

Weber's Law

A principle stating that the change in a stimulus that will be just noticeable is a constant ratio of the original stimulus.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest change in intensity of a stimulus that can be detected by the sensory system.