If You Are Able to Explain a Complex Topic in a Manner

question 98

Multiple Choice

If you are able to explain a complex topic in a manner that an elementary school student would find accessible, you ______.

• A) most likely understand the topic at only a superficial level
• B) have been successful
• C) have probably oversimplified the topic
• D) have probably glossed over crucial details to a degree that borders on unethical

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Definitions:

Pragnanz

A principle from Gestalt psychology that suggests people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.

False Alarm

An instance where a warning or signal is given for a danger or issue that does not actually exist.

Subliminal Perception

The process by which stimuli presented below the threshold of conscious awareness can influence thoughts, feelings, or actions, despite the individual being unaware of the stimuli.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.