Nativist and Empiricist Philosophies Differ in Beliefs of

question 57

Multiple Choice

Nativist and empiricist philosophies differ in beliefs of

• A)the contents, but not the mechanisms, of the human mind.
• B)the contents and mechanisms of the human mind only at birth.
• C)the contents and mechanisms of the human mind.
• D)the mechanisms, but not the contents, of the human mind.

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Definitions:

Process Theories

Theories that focus on the psychological and behavioral processes that motivate individuals to act in certain ways.

Perceptual Biases

Psychological tendencies that cause the misinterpretation or distortion of a sensory stimulus or judgment.

Selective Perception

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

Normative Influence

The impact of societal norms and expectations on an individual's behavior, often leading to conformity.