Fantz Believes That We Directly Perceive Information That Exists in the World

question 66

Multiple Choice

Fantz believes that we directly perceive information that exists in the world around us and that perception is designed for action. He most likely holds a(n) ________ perspective with regard to sensory and perceptual development.

• A) ethological
• B) ecological
• C) evolutionary
• D) genetic

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Definitions:

Subconscious

A part of the mind not fully aware but influences one's actions and feelings.

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

Repression

Defense mechanism in which the ego pushes anxiety-provoking material back into the unconscious.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.