A __________ Cannot Be Observed or Verified Directly

question 28

Multiple Choice

A __________ cannot be observed or verified directly.

• A) theoretical construct
• B) statistical association
• C) sampling universe
• D) testable hypothesis

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

A type of cognitive processing that occurs quickly, without conscious thought, often based on learned habits or routines.

Conscious Processing

The deliberate and aware mental activities and thought processes involved in perception, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Knowledge Structures

Organized packets of information that are stored in memory.

Stroop Test

A psychological test that demonstrates the difficulty of naming the color of text when the word itself is a different color.