When Thought or Behavior Is Influenced by Stimuli That a Person

question 12

Multiple Choice

When thought or behavior is influenced by stimuli that a person cannot consciously report perceiving,it is known as:

• A)the rebound effect of thought suppression.
• B)subliminal perception.
• C)the ironic processes of mental control.
• D)thought suppression.

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Definitions:

Mental Process

Operations of the mind, such as thinking, remembering, and perceiving, that enable understanding and interaction with the world.

Instincts

Inborn patterns of behavior that are biologically determined rather than learned.

Personality

The unique combination of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that define an individual and differentiate them from others.

Life Histories

A research method in social science that involves the comprehensive and detailed investigation of an individual's personal background and life experiences.