Erdelyi Proposes a Sequence in Information Processing, Which Is Similar

question 38

Multiple Choice

Erdelyi proposes a sequence in information processing, which is similar to repression and denial. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of events?

• A) discomfort criterion--preattentive analysis--suppression
• B) preattentive analysis--suppression--discomfort criterion
• C) preattentive analysis--discomfort criterion--suppression
• D) discomfort criterion--unbearability criterion--suppression

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Definitions:

Similar

Resembling without being identical; having qualities in common or a close resemblance.

Same

Identical; exactly alike or equal in some specified quality or characteristic.

Likeness

The state, quality, or fact of being similar or akin to something else.

Constant

A value that remains unchanged and is not affected by other parameters in a given situation.