Describe Two Image-Based Factors That Determine What Area Is Seen

question 17

Essay

 Describe two image-based factors that determine what area is seen as "figure" in an image with reversible figure-ground. Draw an example that demonstrates each factor.

Identify the founders or key figures associated with major schools of psychology.

Comprehend the methodologies used in psychology research, such as naturalistic observation, case studies, surveys, and correlational research.

Recognize the significance of observable behavior in psychological research and theory.

Understand the concept of correlation in psychology research and the difference between positive and negative correlations.

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Definitions:

Social Comparison Theory

The concept where people assess their own value in society and personally by comparing themselves to others who they believe are either doing better or worse.

Objective Standards

Criteria or benchmarks that are based on measurable and unbiased facts or principles.

Social Standards

Norms and expectations about how people should behave in society, which guide individuals' actions and interactions.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, gender, or cultural group.