Subliminal Perception Refers to

question 77

Multiple Choice

Subliminal perception refers to

• A)the process of seeing or hearing messages without being aware of them.
• B)a person's innate ability to read nonverbal cues such as body language and facial expressions.
• C)the ability of a person to understand the allegorical meanings behind words,sentences,or paragraphs communicated in writing or speech.
• D)the process of being brainwashed to the point of acting in a way that is contrary to or inconsistent with one's normal behavior.
• E)the inability of a person to communicate due to lack of background knowledge or experience.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A framework in sociology that explains social structures and institutions as parts of a cohesive system, each serving a specific function for the stability and continuance of society.

Psychoanalytic Theories

A set of theories originating from Sigmund Freud that focus on unconscious motivations and conflicts as key factors influencing behavior and personality.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that operates outside of conscious awareness, containing desires, memories, and knowledge that influence behavior and thought processes.