For later filter theories of attention, selection is based on __________
a. semantic meaning
b. multimodalities
c. physical characteristics
d. inhibition
Answer: a
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The sudden occurrence of multiple psychological and physiological symptoms that contribute to a feeling of stark terror defines:
A) the class of disorders known as anxiety disorders. B) phobic disorders. C) panic disorder. D) generalized anxiety disorder.
On Saturday, Elbert walked through a crowd at the state fair in a small town in Illinois. On Monday, he walked through a crowded train station in a large crime-ridden city. In both situations, Elbert felt someone brush up against his back pocket. Elbert is more likely to detect that someone is stealing his wallet while in the large city than in the small town due to his lower
A. difference threshold. B. response criterion. C. sensitivity. D. signal-detection ratio.
Mindfulness is often compared to what age-old process?
A. cultivating awareness in Buddhist traditions B. the Taoist technique of meditation C. the Zen technique of contemplation D. cultivating health and well-being in the Jewish tradition
Research by Rindfuss & Stephen (1990) on proximity and marriage indicates that married people living apart (i.e., for employment reasons):
a. stay married longer. b. have fewer conflicts. c. are more likely to get divorced. d. had a greater number of conflicts when they moved in together.