Schacter's Studies Demonstrate That in the Absence of Objective, Nonsocial

question 4

Multiple Choice

Schacter's studies demonstrate that in the absence of objective, nonsocial means of evaluation, a person will rely on other people as comparative points of reference. He called this belief the

• A)autokinetic effect.
• B)theory of social comparison.
• C)rightness evaluation.
• D)conformity theory.

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Definitions:

Estimate

A rough calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Thirsty

The sensation or condition of needing or desiring to drink fluids, typically as a physiological response to dehydration.

Sensory Adaption

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to the stimulus, often diminishing in response to a constant stimulus.

Visual Information

Data perceived through the sense of sight, including colors, shapes, and movements, which is processed by the visual system.