Which Statement About Synesthesia Is NOT True

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement about synesthesia is NOT true?

• A) Experiencing the sound of a bell as the color yellow is an example of synesthesia.
• B) Synesthesia may be experienced by newborns.
• C) Synesthesia is caused by an overabundance of synapses.
• D) Synesthesia is not experienced by infants and newborns.

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The cognitive process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability of an organism or individual to differentiate between different stimuli, often used in the context of learning and behavior modification.

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember information in a way that selectively retains what is significant or aligns with their beliefs.

Selective Intuition

The process of relying on gut feelings or instincts selectively, often based on expertise or experience, in decision-making situations.