Within a Scientific Discipline,the Focus of Investigation Is Often Cyclical

question 10

Multiple Choice

Within a scientific discipline,the focus of investigation is often cyclical in nature.In psychology,the cycle is represented by an emphasis on the study of ____ in the 1880s and on the study of ____ in the 1980s.

• A) overt behavior; physiological reactions
• B) conscious experience; cognitive processes
• C) perception; sensation
• D) consciousness; overt behavior

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Definitions:

Mental Map

An individual's personal, internal representation of the spatial relationships between objects in their environment.

Selective Perception

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

Receiver Distorts

Occurs when the person receiving a message misunderstands or alters the information, leading to communication errors.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest or concern in an organization, project, or decision, and can be affected by its outcomes.