To confuse the mental process under study with the stimulus or object being observed was to commit ____.
A)introspective error
B)retrospective error
C)stimulus error
D)inspection rather than introspection
E)retrospection rather than introspection

Question

To confuse the mental process under study with the stimulus or object being observed was to commit ____.​
A)​introspective error
B)retrospective error
C)​stimulus error
D)inspection rather than introspection
E)retrospection rather than introspection

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stimulus error refers to the error of attributing the observation or response to the stimulus itself rather than to the mental process being studied. This can happen when researchers focus too much on the stimulus and not enough on the internal processes of the participant.

To Confuse the Mental Process Under Study with the Stimulus