Comparator Theory Provides the Best Account Of

question 23

Multiple Choice

Comparator theory provides the best account of:

• A)short-term habituation effects.
• B)short-term sensitization effects.
• C)mere exposure effects.
• D)perceptual learning resulting from discrimination training.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Factors

Mental processes that influence understanding, decision making, and behaviour.

Simple Tasks

Activities or duties that are straightforward and uncomplicated, requiring minimal skill or effort to complete.

Zajonc

Zajonc is known for his work on social facilitation and the mere exposure effect, illustrating how presence of others affects individual performance and how repeated exposure increases liking.

Ringelmann Effect

The phenomenon where individual productivity decreases as the size of the group increases, often due to coordination and motivation problems.