The ability to focus only on chosen stimuli and not to be distracted by other noise in the environment is called

a. memory span. c. selective memory.
b. attention span. d. working memory.


C

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which theorist viewed cognitive development as an inherently social and cultural process?

A. Piaget B. Vygotsky C. Freud D. Skinner

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A) social facilitation B) self-serving biases C) optimum level of well-being theory D) realistic conflict theory E) balance theory

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