What is the difference between preattentive processes and attentive processes (other than the obvious fact that one requires attention and the other doesn't)?

What will be an ideal response?


A preattentive process identifies a target immediately, regardless of how many distractors are present. An attentive process takes longer and longer, depending on how many distractors are present.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Childhood abuse and neglect correlate with damage to the ____.?

a. ?pineal b. ?hypothalamus c. ?amygdala d. ?pituitary

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For which of the following phobias would virtual reality graded exposure therapy be most well-advised?

A. heights B. doorknobs C. cats D. bowling pins

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