Which term refers to the process of focusing attention and selecting information over others so as not to be overwhelmed in the environment?

A. selective encoding
B. recursive automatization
C. ambient storage
D. delayed retrieval


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. multiple approach-approach b. avoidance-avoidance c. approach-avoidance d. multiple approach-avoidance

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Susan Harter, self-esteem is

A) a consequence of personality that varies little during adolescence. B) based on an adolescent's identity status. C) a consequence of competence in the particular domains that are personally important to adolescents. D) an adolescent's global evaluation about her self-worth.

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