According to the selective __________ function of consciousness, we are able to selectively analyze, interpret, and act on stimuli

In other words, we can choose which events in our surroundings we want to pay attention to and which we want to disregard.
a. activation
b. storage
c. discrimination
d. processing


Answer: B

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