Masha Has Been Asked to Participate in a Research Study

question 47

Multiple Choice

Masha has been asked to participate in a research study where she is presented with words on a screen. The words include the names of colours, such as "BLACK", "WHITE", and "GREEN"; however, the words are printed in different colours. For example, the word "BLACK" appears in blue type, and the word "GREEN" appears in yellow type. What task is Masha performing?

• A)The Stroop task
• B)The Luscher test
• C)The Rorschach test
• D)The Beck inventory

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Definitions:

Negative Attributions

The tendency to explain one's own or others' behaviors with negative causes, often leading to blame and a pessimistic outlook.

Western Individualism

A cultural value commonly found in Western societies that emphasizes individual freedom, self-expression, and personal independence over collective goals.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by severe and recurrent temper outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation and developmentally inappropriate.

State-dependent Memory

The phenomenon whereby information learned in a particular state of mind or environment is more easily recalled when in the same state.