When Sam listens to his girlfriend Susan in the restaurant and ignores other people's conversations, he is engaged in the process of __________ attention.

A. low load
B. divided
C. cocktail party
D. selective


Answer: D

Psychology

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Which of these individuals is at highest risk for a more serious reaction to

a stressful situation? a) Ann who has low vulnerability and is confronted with several challenges b) Barbara who has low resiliency and is confronted with an expected challenge c) Chad who has high resiliency and confronted with an unexpected challenge d) David who has high vulnerability and confronted with an unexpected challenge

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Which elementary classroom shows signs of high-quality education?

A) Classroom A, where parents are invited to visit by appointment only
B) Classroom B, where students work independently throughout the school day
C) Classroom C, where teachers use written observations to individualize instruction
D) Classroom D, where curricular subjects are segregated, so children develop strengths

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As opposed to high anxiety sensitivity women, high anxiety sensitivity men have been found to be more likely to selectively process threat cues involving:

a) Harm to others b) Physical and social threats c) Physical threats only d) Social threats only

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