Psychology GCSE
Influence of language
What Influence of language means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Influence of language
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The effect of verbal labels on how visually perceived forms are remembered and reproduced, so that sketches are distorted to resemble the label given.
Topics that use Influence of language
- Topic 8: Perception - 8.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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