Hyperreality Refers to

question 23

Multiple Choice

Hyperreality refers to

• A) the postmodern condition where simulations of reality are more real than reality itself.
• B) the increasing speed at which communication is disseminated.
• C) the expansion of scientific discoveries that have lead to the uncovering of facts.
• D) the inversion of technology in the pursuit of individual creativity

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, leading to underperformance on a task.

Conceptual Replication

The repetition of a study with different operationalizations of the crucial variables but yielding similar results.

Good Theory

A theory characterized by qualities such as explanatory power, predictiveness, simplicity, and falsifiability.

Social Psychology

Examining the impact that the concrete, envisioned, or hinted presence of others has on a person's cognitive functions, emotional states, and conduct.