A(n) _____ Is Defined as a Network of Assumptions or Beliefs

question 440

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ is defined as a network of assumptions or beliefs about the relationships among various types of people, traits, and behaviors.

• A) implicit personality theory
• B) explicit cognition
• C) implicit cognition
• D) reciprocity rule

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Definitions:

Two-Track Mind

The concept that the human mind simultaneously processes information on both an unconscious and conscious level.

Masking Stimulus

A stimulus that interferes with the perception of another stimulus, often used in psychological experiments to test sensory thresholds or attention.

Priming

The process by which recent experiences increase the accessibility of a schema, trait, or concept, influencing responses.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology stating that the smallest perceptible change in a stimulus is proportional to the magnitude of the original stimulus.