The Field of ________ Is Based on the Idea That

question 39

Multiple Choice

The field of ________ is based on the idea that perception and thought employ mental representations that undergo transformations as they are used.

• A)neuropsychology
• B)computer modeling
• C)cognitive psychology
• D)neuroimaging

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Definitions:

Social Categorization

The process by which individuals classify others into groups based on shared characteristics.

Festinger and Carlsmith

Researchers known for their study on cognitive dissonance, particularly the 1959 experiment demonstrating how individuals change their attitudes to align with their behaviors.

Attraction

denotes a pull or interest towards someone or something, often driven by physical, emotional, or intellectual stimuli.

Opposites

Pairs of concepts or entities that are diametrically different from each other in key characteristics or attributes.