Jonah is reading a book in a crowded bus. Some boys sitting near him are talking and laughing loudly. Jonah focuses on reading his book and ignores the noise around him. This scenario illustrates an aspect of consciousness called__________

A) regularization
B) selective attention
C) countertransference
D) cognitive dissonance
E) Select


B

Psychology

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A. instrumental aggression B. relational aggression C. emotional self-regulation D. autonomous cooperation

Psychology

Which of the following statements is true of amphetamines?

A) They reduce irritability when consumed in high doses. B) They improve hunger and appetite. C) They increase hyperactivity. D) They provide a euphoric rush when consumed in high doses.

Psychology

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a. opponent-process theory b. trichromatic theory c. frequency theory d. top-down processing theory

Psychology

A graph of a frequency distribution in which the number of scores falling in each class is represented by points on a line is called a(n) __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology