Although his classmates are talking behind him, Roberto is able to focus on what his teacher is saying. Roberto is exhibiting
A. meditative skills.
B. selective attention.
C. seriation.
D. divided attention.
Answer: B
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a. signals that the body has been, or is about to be damaged. b. is carried by small nerve fibers. c. involves pain that is nagging, widespread, and extremely unpleasant. d. involves all of these characteristics.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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