In Her Diary Study, Communication Scientist Sandra Metts Found That

question 16

Multiple Choice

In her diary study, communication scientist Sandra Metts found that almost half of people's deception attempts involved which form of deception?

• A) falsification
• B) hyperbole
• C) omission
• D) exaggeration

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Definitions:

Just-noticeable Difference

The minimum level of stimulation change required to detect a difference between two stimuli.

Egocentrism

The inability to distinguish between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Habituation

A decline in the response to a stimulus once the stimulus has become familiar.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.