Our Thoughts Seem to Be Embedded in a Context That

question 38

Multiple Choice

Our thoughts seem to be embedded in a context that is usually not noticed, but the context serves to define and guide the thoughts. Which of the following is NOT an example of this sort of context?

• A) Discovery based on mental imagery is influenced by the perceptual reference frame for the image.
• B) Decisions are guided by how the decision is framed.
• C) The meaning of the terms involved in our thoughts is clarified by the surrounding context of thought.
• D) Perception of a word or object is strongly shaped by the other words and objects that surround the target.

---

Definitions:

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating the learning process now known as Pavlovian conditioning.

Conditioned Responses

Learned reactions or behaviors in response to specific conditioned stimuli that have been associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Russian Physiologist

Refers to a scientist from Russia specializing in physiology, which is the scientific study of normal mechanisms, and their interactions within living systems.

Psychology Impact

The influence or effects of psychological factors on an individual's well-being or behavior.