Researchers use the term ____________________ to refer to the fact that most people will respond to another calling their name even if they have their attention focused on activities occurring in a different part of the room
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
cocktail party effect
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The Stroop Test provides evidence that behavior under hypnosis is more than social conformity by showing that highly suggestible individuals under hypnosis ____
a. ?are able to ignore binaural sounds to decipher auditory signals b. ?can identify words hidden within scintillating grid illusions c. ?are able to ignore flashes of light when deciphering imagery d. ?can identify ink colors at comparable rates regardless of word presentation
Evelyn is 60 years old, has a diagnosis of liver cancer, and a prognosis of 2-3 weeks to live. Her physician tells her to put her affairs in order. Evelyn does not wait for death; she shoots herself with her husband's gun. Evelyn has
a. committed suicide b. engaged in active euthanasia c. engaged in passive euthanasia d. engaged in nonvoluntary euthanasia e. demonstrated her insanity
When Clyde and Gavin were asked to describe themselves, Clyde said he was strong and fast, and Gavin said he was a better soccer player than most of his friends. Given these responses, which of the following statements is true?
a. Clyde and Gavin are probably the same age. b. Gavin is probably older than Clyde. c. Clyde is probably older than Gavin. d. It is not possible to say which child is older.
Jack, compared to most other people, appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys doing potentially life-threatening hobbies such as sky diving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Jack is likely to be (a) __________
a) show off. b) mentally unstable. c) sensation seeker. d) unhealthy.