Martha Gazes Out the Window of a Moving Train

question 23

Multiple Choice

Martha gazes out the window of a moving train. Billboards, telephone poles, and other objects near the railway track move past Martha very quickly, while objects in the distance move slowly. This illustrates the depth cue of:

• A) deletion and accretion.
• B) optic flow.
• C) cast shadows.
• D) motion parallax.

Understand social comparison processes and their effects on self-perception.

Explain psychological strategies for coping with failures or negative feedback.

Distinguish between realistic and unrealistic optimism in self-perception.

Understand the concept of self-esteem and its variations among individuals.

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Definitions:

Laissez-faire Cultural Pluralism

A viewpoint advocating for minimal governmental intervention in the cultural practices and identities of different groups within a society.

Cultural Diversity

The variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the world as a whole.

Governmental Policies

Guidelines, rules, or procedures set by governments to direct and manage public affairs and achieve specific outcomes.

Ethnic Enclaves

Geographic areas with high concentrations of one particular ethnicity, often embodying distinct cultural norms, economic systems, and social practices.