A baby is in her crib while a swarm of relatives hover, calling the baby's name and making cooing sounds. There is a radio playing in the background and sounds emanate from the television in the living room
All the while, the baby's mother is trying to get the baby's attention to get ready for her feeding. The baby is most likely to attend to the mother's face and voice. This is an example of __________.
a) automatization
b) information processing
c) selective encoding
d) memory
Answer: c
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a. anarchia. b. nymphomania. c. self-defeating personality. d. drapetomania.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Reentry B. Probation C. Parole D. Diversion