5 Myths You've Probably Seen on TV

The video explores various psychological concepts often misunderstood or misrepresented in media. It covers subliminal messaging, revealing its limited influence on behavior. The concept of repressed memories is examined, highlighting the potential for false memories. The midlife crisis is discussed, questioning its prevalence and impact. The bystander effect is analyzed, showing how social dynamics affect intervention in emergencies. Finally, the video delves into IQ tests, discussing their limitations and factors influencing scores.

What was the outcome of the 1975 study on subliminal advertising involving Hershey's chocolate?

• Increased sales of Hershey's chocolate

• Increased brand awareness

• No change in consumer behavior

• Decreased sales of Hershey's chocolate

Which of the following is true about subliminal messages according to research?

• They only work if the person is already motivated

• They are highly effective in advertising

• They are illegal in the US

• They can drastically change consumer behavior

What is a key issue with repressed memories as discussed in the video?

• They are a reliable source of truth

• They are always accurate

• They can be easily verified

• They may be influenced by therapist suggestions

What did studies find about people who believe they have recovered repressed memories?

• They are unaffected by false memories

• They have a perfect memory recall

• They are more likely to have false memories

• They are less likely to have false memories

What is the U-curve in happiness levels?

• Happiness is constant throughout life

• Happiness decreases with age

• Happiness only increases in middle age

• Happiness is high in youth and old age, but dips in middle age

What is a common misconception about the midlife crisis?

• It is a significant drop in happiness

• It is a universal experience

• It affects everyone in their 40s

• It is a minor decrease in happiness

What does the bystander effect suggest about helping behavior?

• The number of people around has no effect

• More people around decreases the likelihood of help

• Fewer people around decreases the likelihood of help

• More people around increases the likelihood of help

What factor can increase the likelihood of someone helping in an emergency?

• Lack of personal responsibility

• Ambiguity of the situation

• Direct commitment to help

• Presence of many bystanders

What is a limitation of IQ tests as discussed in the video?

• They can be influenced by environmental factors

• They are a perfect measure of intelligence

• They are unaffected by motivation

• They measure all types of intelligence

What is a common use of IQ scores in education?

• To measure creativity

• To predict future learning ability

• To assess physical abilities

• To determine emotional intelligence