An Experiment by Sherif (1935) Demonstrated That the Autokinetic Effect

question 91

Multiple Choice

An experiment by Sherif (1935) demonstrated that the autokinetic effect occurs when ________.

• A)a person sitting on one side of a room is able to move objects on the other side of the room through mental concentration
• B)children have greater kinesthetic powers than adults
• C)children are more vulnerable than adults to self-suggestion, resulting in the children's greater ability to be hypnotized
• D)a person stares at a dot of light projected on a screen in a dark room and begins to see the dot move, even though the dot is stationary

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Definitions:

Cultural Relativism

A belief that cognitive practices, beliefs, competences, and capacities differ from culture to culture, depending on the tasks and contexts specific to a culture.

Cognitive Processes

The mental actions or operations involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Categorization Task

Involves grouping items into categories based on shared characteristics or features, facilitating organization and recognition of similar objects or concepts.

Greenfield

A refers to Patricia Greenfield, a psychologist known for her work on cultural effects on cognitive development.