Studies of Participants Blind Since Birth Indicate That

question 15

Multiple Choice

Studies of participants blind since birth indicate that:

• A) their imagery abilities, like their other senses, are superior to those of sighted individuals
• B) their performance on imagery tasks is similar to the performance of sighted individuals
• C) blind participants are unable to perform most tasks requiring mental imagery
• D) participants blind since birth are unable to perform mental imagery tasks, unlike participants who lost their sight gradually over time

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Definitions:

Self-Comparison Bias

The tendency to make favorable comparisons between oneself and others, which can lead to an inflated sense of self-esteem or competence.

Global Self-Esteem

Refers to the overall value that one places on oneself as a person, integrating beliefs and feelings from various aspects of self-concept into a single self-assessment.

Non-Academic Area

Aspects of education or development that don't include formal classroom learning, such as sports, clubs, and personal hobbies.