In Some Studies,participants Have Been Asked to Visualize a Particular

question 34

Multiple Choice

In some studies,participants have been asked to visualize a particular stimulus (e.g. ,the letter A) .If the same stimulus is then presented at low contrast,the prior visualization

• A)has no effect on the perception of the stimulus.
• B)primes perception,but no more than when participants were asked to visualize a different letter (e.g. ,the letter B).
• C)disrupts perception of the stimulus.
• D)serves to prime perception of the stimulus.

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Definitions:

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

A scale that measures the amount of stress in a person's life over a 1-year period resulting from major life events, both positive and negative.

Major Life Events

Significant occurrences in a person's life that require adjustment or adaptation, such as moving, marriage, or experiencing loss.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to demands or threats, real or perceived, that exceed an individual's resources or coping strategies.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

A scale that measures the amount of stress in a person's life over a certain period of time due to major life changes.