In the Writings of Scientists and Philosophers, the World as Understood

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the writings of scientists and philosophers, the world as understood by modern science is often described specifically as

• A) An empty world.
• B) A disenchanted world.
• C) A lost world.
• D) An impersonal world.

Understand the concepts of prejudice, discrimination, and ethnocentrism, and how attitudes towards in-groups and out-groups are formed and maintained.

Identify the impact of attributions on people's perceptions of others, including the fundamental attribution error.

Explore how social influences can modify attitudes and behaviors, including through observational learning and persuasion techniques.

Learn about the role of empirical evidence in psychology and the reliance on systematic observation for conclusions.

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Definitions:

Fovea

Central region of the retina specialized for high visual acuity; its receptive fields are at the center of the eye’s visual field.

Photoreceptors

Cells in the retina that are sensitive to light and enable the process of converting light into electrical signals for vision.

Optic Disc

The region in the eye where nerve fibers from the retina converge to form the optic nerve, leading to a natural blind spot.

Blind Spot

Retinal region where axons forming the optic nerve leave the eye and where blood vessels enter and leave; has no photoreceptors and is thus said to be blind.