Which of the Following Is True of the Distinction Between

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the distinction between scientific journals and popular magazines?

• A)Scientific journals are published quarterly;popular magazines are published monthly.
• B)Scientific journals are published on specific topics;popular magazines are not published on specific topics like psychology.
• C)Scientific journal articles are peer-reviewed;popular magazine articles are not.
• D)There are no differences between scientific journals and popular magazines.

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Definitions:

Detection Experiment

A type of experiment in psychology and neuroscience focusing on identifying the threshold at which a stimulus is perceived by participants.

False Alarm

A false alarm refers to a warning signal indicating a threat or problem that ultimately proves to be unfounded or incorrect.

Stimulus

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Specificity Theory

A theory that proposes different sensory receptors are responsible for perceiving different types of stimuli, leading to specific sensations.