What kind of illusion is demonstrated by the experience of an afterimage?

a) an applicative illusion
b) a problematic illusion
c) a cognitive illusion
d) a physiological illusion

ANS: D

Psychology

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The text presents the story of Vang Xiong, a Hmong refugee who almost succumbed to sudden death syndrome. What treatment appears to have helped his symptoms disappear?

a. A Hmong healer interpreted his problems as being caused by unhappy spirits and she performed ceremonies to release the spirits. b. A psychiatrist prescribed SSRIs and benzodiazepines for his symptoms and followed up with cognitive-behavioral therapy. c. A psychoanalyst interpreted his symptoms as survivor's guilt, which helped him work through his problems. d. A cognitive-behavioral therapist helped him deal with his problems through confrontational role playing and learning relaxation techniques.

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