Sperling's Classic Experiment in Which He Briefly Flashed Three Rows

question 206

Multiple Choice

Sperling's classic experiment in which he briefly flashed three rows of letters on a screen immediately followed by a tone demonstrated that:

• A)subliminal perception can influence unconscious thought processes.
• B)auditory sensory memory lasts for three or four seconds.
• C)visual sensory memory holds a great deal of information for about a half second.
• D)short-term memory can last for up to 30 seconds.

Distinguish between different types of psychological disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, and somatic symptom disorders.

Recognize the characteristics and symptoms of pathological anxiety.

Critically evaluate the DSM-5's methodology and its criticisms, including arbitrary cutoffs and gender bias.

Identify the normal and adaptive functions of anxiety.