Our Tendency to Judge Various Stimuli Relative to Those We

question 250

Multiple Choice

Our tendency to judge various stimuli relative to those we have previously experienced is called

• A) the general adaptation syndrome.
• B) the adaptation-level phenomenon.
• C) mindfulness meditation.
• D) the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Carol Dweck

An American psychologist known for her work on the mindset psychological trait, specifically fixed and growth mindsets.

General Intelligence

A theoretical measure of an individual's overall mental capability, often conceptualized as the ability to learn, reason, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

Epigenetics

“Above” or “in addition to” (epi) genetics; the study of the molecular mechanisms by which environments can influence genetic expression (without a DNA change).

Environmental Influences

Factors within the environment that can affect behaviors, development, and life processes.