____ Refers to the Fact That People Often Group Stimuli

question 89

Multiple Choice

____ refers to the fact that people often group stimuli to form a unified picture or impression.

• A) Grouping
• B) Perceptual organization
• C) Affective combination
• D) Stimulus network
• E) Cognitive combination

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Definitions:

Bias

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often unfairly, in thought or decision, usually leading to a prejudiced outcome.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an impression created in one area influences opinion in another area.

Similar-to-me Effect

The tendency to prefer individuals who are perceived to be similar to oneself in terms of attitudes, beliefs, and backgrounds.

Attribution/covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior by observing patterns of covariation.