psychology

In a parallel-distributed processing network, the word "banana" is represented as what? Is it a particular node in the network, a neural activity in a particular part of the cerebral cortex, a particular activation pattern in the network as a whole, OR a mental (pictorial) representation of a real banana? In the term parallel-distributed processing model, "parallel" refers to the fact that relevant units are activitated simultaneously, relevant neurons are located in parallel lines, associative links are generally depicted among parallel lines, OR relevant areas of the temporal cortex are located parallel to relevant areas of the parietal cortex? Going home involves going to the bus de... click for more

psychology

What would happen if we were to use top-down processing only? Is it that we would experience only perceptual illusions; we would perceive only the individual features of objects; we would perceive only what we expect; OR we would see objects two-dimensionally? In the figure below, the "13's" in the top and bottom rows are identical, but the one on top is perceived as a number while the one on the bottom as a letter. Why might this difference in perception occur? Is it because of top-down processing effects; because we try to impose organization on top-down processes, because feature detection is a data-driven process, OR because we try to maintain a sense of constancy in perception? ... click for more

Psychology

Hi, I would like help studying for an upcoming test. According to cognitive dissonance theory, justification of effort is responsible for the fact that we what? Is it tend to downplay the amount of effort we exerted to reach a goal; have fewer negative emotions while engaging in an effortful task; value a goal more highly if it was difficult to each; OR are willing to work hard for goals that we value? Forced compliance may result in changing one's strongly held attitude because a large reward awaits later; the resulting cognitive dissonance is emotionally unpleasant; one finally "sees the light."; OR reversing one's opinion is rewarding? Research participants are asked to read a gr... click for more

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In a study of widow birds, the length of males' tail feathers was artificially altered. The result was that alterations had no effect on the number of nests within each male's territory; unaltered males had the most nests in their territories, followed by shortened and then extended males; extended males had the most nests in their territories, followed by unaltered and then shortened males; OR shortened males had the most nests in their territories, followed by unaltered and then extended males? When college students were randomly paired for a dance, and then asked how much they would like to date their dance partner, their responses were primarily determined by the partner's intelligenc... click for more

Psych Questions

The reciprocity principle refers to the fact that a. Our impression of ourselves is very much influenced by the impression that others have of us. b. The observation that we tend to like someone who also likes us . c. The social rule that we are obligated to repay whatever favor we have been given by another person. d. An argument against social exchange theory In bargaining for a car, the dealer has just dropped $1,000 off the asking price. The customer now feels obliged to increase her offer. The dealer has made use of what? a. Concessional bargaining b. The self-disclosure principle c. Social exchange theory d. The reciprocal-concession effect Which of the following stateme... click for more