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key term - Psychological Principle

Definition

A psychological principle refers to a general guideline or rule derived from research that helps explain human behavior and mental processes.

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Practice Questions (14)

Which psychological principle helps explain why scarcity increases the perceived value of products or services?
Which psychological principle would explain why hearing a certain song triggers vivid memories from one’s past?
What psychological principle is illustrated when a stroke patient recovers their ability to speak over time through neuroplasticity?
Which psychological principle is illustrated by seeing a full moon larger near the horizon than when it's higher in the sky?
Which psychological principle best explains why a person might misinterpret a straight line as curved when viewed against a distorted background?
What psychological principle can explain why you might not notice your glasses on your face after wearing them for a while?
What psychological principle might contribute to someone’s difficulty understanding speech at a noisy party?
Which psychological principle best explains why students often perform better on exams if they study in the same room where the test will be held?
What psychological principle explains why one might agree to a small request first and larger requests later on?
Which psychological principle explains an individual's decision to follow direct commands from an authority figure?
Which psychological principle explains why people comply with obvious falsehoods from an authority figure?
Which psychological principle is best represented by Milgram’s obedience experiments?
Which psychological principle best explains the phenomenon where individuals conform to a group's prejudiced behaviour even if they do not personally share those prejudices?
Which psychological principle is at work when watching violent movies leads to aggressive behavior?