Kosuke Is a Japanese Student Who Just Won a Drawing

question 6

Multiple Choice

Kosuke is a Japanese student who just won a drawing competition.Kent is a Canadian student who also just won a drawing competition.Immediately after the victory,they were asked create another drawing.Compared to Kosuke,what is Kent more likely to do?

• A)spend more time drawing than Kosuke
• B)stop drawing earlier than Kosuke
• C)draw for about the same amount of time as Kosuke
• D)spend less time drawing than he would if he hadn't won
• E)move on to a different task

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Definitions:

Subliminal

Pertains to stimuli or messages that are below the threshold of human consciousness but can influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to adapt to their environment.

Signal Detection Theory

A framework used to describe how stimuli are detected under uncertain conditions, focusing on the decision-making processes involved.

Signal Present

In signal detection theory, the condition in which the signal or target stimulus is indeed present.