Hurvich and Jameson (1957) Developed an Experiment in Which Observers

question 42

Multiple Choice

Hurvich and Jameson (1957) developed an experiment in which observers cancel out the perception of a particular color by adding light of the opponent color.This procedure is known as ______.

• A)afterimage detection
• B)hue cancellation
• C)simultaneous color contrast
• D)spectral reflectance

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Definitions:

Sublimation

The process of redirecting socially unacceptable impulses or urges into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source to a less threatening recipient.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously kept out of conscious awareness.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable thoughts, feelings, or motives onto someone else.