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The Psychology of Perception and Behavior

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The Psychology of Perception and Behavior

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What did the study on perception and coins reveal?

Both high and low income kids saw coins as the same size and value

High income kids saw coins as bigger and more valuable than lower income kids

Lower income kids saw coins as smaller and less valuable than high income kids (correct)

The study did not reveal any significant difference in perception of coins based on income

What is the weapons effect?

People are more likely to mistake a weapon for a tool if a white face is flashed before it

People are more likely to mistake a tool for a weapon if a white face is flashed before it

People are more likely to mistake a tool for a weapon if a black face is flashed before it (correct)

People are more likely to mistake a weapon for a tool if a black face is flashed before it

What was observed in Obama's pictures in terms of skin color bias?

Liberals were biased towards lighter skin and conservatives towards darker skin (correct)

Both liberals and conservatives were equally biased towards darker skin

Both liberals and conservatives were equally biased towards lighter skin

Liberals were biased towards darker skin and conservatives towards lighter skin

What did the Milgram experiment demonstrate?

<p>Participants were more likely to deliver 450-volt level shocks despite signs of pain and harm infliction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Seminarian vs. Samaritans experiment demonstrate about situational factors?

<p>Being in a hurry was a powerful predictor of providing assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Perception can be influenced by motivation and biases
Lower income kids saw coins as bigger and more valuable than high income kids
Wishful seeing can alter perception, as demonstrated in a drink experiment
Skin color bias was observed in Obama's pictures, with liberals biased towards lighter skin and conservatives towards darker skin
The weapons effect shows that people are more likely to mistake a tool for a weapon if a black face is flashed before it
The Milgram experiment showed that 62.5% of participants delivered 450-volt level shocks despite signs of pain and harm infliction
The power of situational factors was demonstrated in the Seminarian vs. Samaritans experiment, where being in a hurry was a powerful predictor of providing assistance
Seminarians were good Samaritans as a group, but only when they weren't in a rush
Perception and behavior are influenced by various factors, including motivation, biases, and situational factors
The studies highlight the complexity of human perception and behavior.

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Discover the fascinating world of human perception and behavior with this quiz! Test your knowledge on how motivation, biases, and situational factors can influence our perceptions and actions. Learn about studies that showcase the power of social influence and how it can impact our decision making. From skin color bias to the weapons effect, these studies highlight the complexity of human behavior. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of perception and behavior!