In Nisbett and Wilson's (1977) Studies, When People Made Choices

question 2

Multiple Choice

In Nisbett and Wilson's (1977) studies, when people made choices about which stockings to buy, the people said that they made their choice based on ____.

• A) whether the stocking was presented first or last
• B) the color or softness of the stocking
• C) how much the stocking cost
• D) the stocking size

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Definitions:

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and between the brain and the body.

Unchanging Stimulus

A stimulus that remains constant and does not vary in its presentation, often used in psychological experiments to measure baseline responses.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum amount by which stimulus intensity must be changed in order to produce a noticeable variation in sensory experience.

Decibels

A logarithmic unit used to measure the intensity of sound, with zero decibels representing the threshold of hearing.