Discuss Kahneman's (1973) capacity model of attention and give one example.
What will be an ideal response?
Student examples will vary. A sample answer follows.
Kahneman theorized that we have limited cognitive resources, which are allocated to different tasks based on our intentions, interests, and motivations. For instance, if you are learning to play the piano, you might be able to pay more attention to learning a song that you enjoy rather than one from a style of music that does not interest you.
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a. fight; flee b. cooperate; compete c. work; play d. help; harm e. affiliate; remain alone
What is the difference in terms of the aversive activity between contingent exercise and overcorrection?
What will be an ideal response?
According to Weiner's attribution theory, an unstable internal cause for an achievement outcome would be
a. effort. b. ability. c. task difficulty. d. luck.
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A. critical B. neonatal C. organic D. viable