Consider the Experiment in Which You Stared at a Green

question 205

Multiple Choice

Consider the experiment in which you stared at a green, black, and yellow flag for 60 seconds, then looked at a blank sheet of paper and saw the image of the U.S. flag. How does the author explain this phenomenon?

• A) It is a hallucination
• B) It is a delusion
• C) The trichromatic theory says colors have opposites that activate with exposure
• D) The neural system for each color became fatigued so responded with the respective opposing color

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Definitions:

Self-perception

The way an individual understands and views oneself, including beliefs about one's own abilities, appearance, and personality.

Unrealistically Pessimistic

Exhibiting a negative and defeatist attitude that greatly overestimates the likelihood of negative outcomes.

View Themselves

The way individuals perceive, understand, and evaluate themselves, often reflecting a mix of self-awareness, self-esteem, and the internalized views of others.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their capability to perform specific tasks and influence events affecting their lives, contributing significantly to motivation and performance.