Things We Consider Real Because We've Been Told They Are

question 27

Multiple Choice

Things we consider real because we've been told they are real is an example of:

• A) agreement reality
• B) expressed reality
• C) assumed reality
• D) experiential reality

Understand the importance of random sampling in research.

Recognize the concept of populations in psychological studies.

Identify the relationship between variables and the types of correlations.

Appreciate the significance of different research methods and when to apply them.

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Definitions:

Make-Believe Animals

Fictional or imaginary creatures often found in stories, myths, or children's play, characterized by whimsical or fantastical features.

Gestalt Principle

A theory in psychology that proposes the human brain organizes visual elements into groups or unified wholes when certain principles are applied, such as similarity, proximity, continuity, and closure.

Similarity

Similarity refers to the cognitive process of recognizing shared attributes or characteristics among different objects, ideas, or phenomena, often facilitating categorization and understanding.

Conversational Rules

Guidelines that govern the flow and manners of verbal interaction, ensuring coherence and mutual understanding among participants.