You Are at a Basketball Game and the Arena Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

You are at a basketball game and the arena is packed;the crowd is evenly split between fans of the two teams.At one point,the referee makes a call.Half of the fans yell insults;the other half of the fans shout their approval.The event reminds you of the topic of today's lecture in psychology class.What was the likely topic of the lecture?

• A)bias
• B)experiments
• C)psychoanalysis
• D)extraneous variables

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Definitions:

Case Studies

In-depth analyses of a single unit (such as an individual, group, or event) aimed at exploring complex issues within its real-life context.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Cathexis

In psychoanalytic theory, the investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without conscious awareness.