The Autokinetic Effect Was Used by Muzafer Sherif in a Study

question 662

Multiple Choice

The autokinetic effect was used by Muzafer Sherif in a study of​

• A) ​status relationships.
• B) ​group norms.
• C) ​group cohesiveness.
• D) ​public distance.

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Definitions:

Late-Selection Model

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that the selection of information for final processing occurs late in the processing sequence.

Acoustic-Blocking Model

A theoretical hypothesis suggesting interference in the processing of sounds or verbal information can impede learning or comprehension.

Retrieval

Retrieving and elevating stored information into one's consciousness from memory.

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory, an initial step in the creation of a memory trace.