PSC 152 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Pancreatic Cancer, Confirmation Bias, Rise Time
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Perception is more than read out of environment by the senses. There is more to perception than just bottom - up processing of stimulus. Ex: drawing a coin vs. a coin-shaped disc. The coin drawings were always bigger than the disc drawings. Distortion corresponded to value, not actual size. The amount of change corresponds to the amount of value the object has. Directional goals - desire for specific outcome or judgment. Ex: motive to feel positive about the self. Ex: motivation to feel connected with others. Ex: motivation to have a sense of predictability and control over our environment. Accuracy goals - desire to form accurate judgment. Want judgments that align close w/ reality. Closure goals - desire to form judgment quickly. Motivated skepticism (this is under directional goals) We tend to be more skeptical, critical, and doubtful of things that go against our desires and personal beliefs. Particular enzyme deficiency may leave one susceptible to pancreatic cancer.
