Superordinate Goals Refer to

question 115

Multiple Choice

Superordinate goals refer to

• A) prevailing inclinations that have been enforced through discussion within a group.
• B) mutual diabolical images that enemies have of each other.
• C) social expectations that people will help those who depend on them.
• D) shared goals that override differences among people and require their cooperation.

Recognize the role of sensory processing in perception.

Describe signal detection theory and how expectations can influence perceptions.

Identify the steps involved in sensory processing from stimulus to perception.

Illustrate how perceptions can be influenced by perceptual sets and societal expectations.

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