Psychologists Are Limited in the Conclusions That Can Be Drawn

question 135

Multiple Choice

Psychologists are limited in the conclusions that can be drawn from case studies because case studies

• A)lack cultural relativity.
• B)are subject to the Barnum effect.
• C)lack formal control groups.
• D)tend to create negative correlations.

Understand how government interventions, such as subsidies and taxes, influence market outcomes.

Understand the concept of selective attention and its impact on perception.

Recognize the role of eye movements and positioning in orienting to stimuli.

Identify the conditions and perceptions associated with induced motion.

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Definitions:

Feature Detection

The process by which the brain identifies specific elements of visuals, such as lines, edges, or movements, to interpret what is seen.

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment.

Selective Attention

The focusing of attention on selected aspects of the environment and the blocking out of others.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.