The Tendency for People to Perform Simple or Well-Learned Tasks

question 11

Multiple Choice

The tendency for people to perform simple or well-learned tasks better when others are present is the original meaning of

• A)the groupthink effect.
• B)the social facilitation effect.
• C)social loafing.
• D)deindividuation.

Grasp the basic concepts of signal-detection theory and its applications in everyday situations.

Trace the path of a visual stimulus from its source to the brain, understanding the role of the eye and nervous system in visual processing.

Describe the processes and pathways involved in the sensation and perception of pressure on the skin.

Explain the trichromatic and opponent process theories of colour vision and how they complement each other.

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Definitions:

Logical Thinking

The process of reasoning consistently and systematically to come to a conclusion.

Taller

Having a greater height in physical stature compared to average or to another comparative baseline.

Concept

An abstract idea or a mental symbol, typically associated with a fundamental characteristic of a thing or a thought.

Symbolic Thought

A major accomplishment of preoperational intelligence that allows a child to think symbolically, including understanding that words can refer to things not seen and that an item, such as a flag, can symbolize something else (in this case, a country).