In Most Psychology Experiments a Research Finding Is Considered to Be

question 13

Multiple Choice

In most psychology experiments a research finding is considered to be statistically significant if the

• A) hypothesis was supported.
• B) participants were randomly assigned.
• C) result would occur no more than 5% of the time by chance.
• D) independent variable changed substantially during the experiment.

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Definitions:

Subliminal Stimuli

Stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious perception, often used in reference to messages that are not consciously detected but can impact behavior.

Selective Perceptions

The cognitive process by which individuals focus attention on particular elements of their environment while ignoring others.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by sensory systems without conscious awareness.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.