Experiments on the influence of others on the autokinetic phenomenon have shown that
a. the phenomenon cannot be influenced by biased reports.
b. the phenomenon can be influenced by biased reports.
c. When told that the light would move in a certain direction, people no longer perceived the light as moving at all.
d. the reports of others have no influence on one's perception of the illusion.
B
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a. counterfactual thinking b. inductive rationalization c. adaptive thinking d. recognition heuristic
Stacey suffers from a psychophysiological disorder. Which statement about her condition isaccurate?
a. Psychological factors play an important role in her physical condition. b. Her condition is psychological, not physical. c. She most likely suffers from conversion disorder. d. Medical treatment will provide the best outcome for her disorder.