Perception and Attention: Master the Processes of Sensory Perception

Question 1

Which characteristic is NOT associated with attention?

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Effortlessness

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Selectivity

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Voluntariness

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Temporariness

Question 2

How would you define perceptual organization?

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The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information into a coherent perception

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The process of detecting sensory information from the environment

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The process of selectively focusing on certain stimuli in the environment

Question 3

What is the main function of the reticular activating system (RAS) in attention?

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Filtering sensory information and controlling arousal levels

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Storing and retrieving memories

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Coordinating body movements

Question 4

The ability to concentrate on important information, ignoring distractions, is known as:

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Alternating attention

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of bottom-up processing of sensory information?

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Operates involuntarily and rapidly

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Influenced by past experiences

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Involves conscious effort

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Requires top-down processing to occur

Question 6

The process which allows us to perceive depth is known as:

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Binocular disparity

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Accommodation

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Convergence

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Monocular cues

Question 7

The ability to maintain focus over extended periods is termed:

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Alternating attention

Question 8

Sensory information is processed in a hierarchical manner. How does this hierarchy influence our ability to focus our attention?

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Each level of processing builds upon the previous one, leading to progressively more complex perception.

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Attention is only activated at the highest level of processing.

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The hierarchical organization of sensory processing has no impact on our ability to focus and perceive our surroundings.

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Sensory information is processed simultaneously at all levels of the nervous system.

Question 9

Sensory receptors are specialized structures that convert physical stimuli into neural signals. Which of the following is NOT a type of sensory receptor?

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Interneuron

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Photoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

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Nociceptor

Question 10

The process of organizing sensory information into meaningful patterns to make sense of the environment is known as:

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Perceptual organization

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Transduction

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Attention

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Memory

Question 11

Selective attention is the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others. Which of the following is an example of selective attention?

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Selective attention

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Sensory adaptation

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Perceptual constancy

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Depth perception

Question 12

Bottom-up processing is an approach to perception that emphasizes the role of external stimuli in shaping our experience. Which of the following is an example of a bottom-up processing approach?

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Responding to a sudden loud noise

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Reading a book

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Listening to a lecture

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Solving a math problem

Question 13

Which of the following neurotransmitters is associated with attention and arousal?

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Norepinephrine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Acetylcholine

Question 14

Which of the following is a sensory receptor that detects touch?

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Mechanoreceptor

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Photoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

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Olfactory receptor

Question 15

The process by which individual sensory elements are combined to create meaningful perceptions is called:

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Perceptual organization

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Transduction

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Adaptation

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Selective attention

Question 16

Which of the following is a bottom-up factor that can influence attention?

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Salience

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Task relevance

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Motivation

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Expectancy

Question 17

The ability of the brain to focus on specific information while ignoring distractions is known as:

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Inattention

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the process of perception?

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Response

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Stimulus detection

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Selective attention

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Interpretation

Question 19

The phenomenon where our brains fill in missing information to create a coherent perception is called:

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Perceptual closure

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Gestalt psychology

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Subliminal perception

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Sensory adaptation

Question 20

The unconscious process of adapting to a repeated stimulus is known as:

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Habituation

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Sensitization

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Operant conditioning

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Classical conditioning

Question 21

Focusing on a conversation in a crowded room is an example of:

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Inattention

Question 22

The process by which we organize and group sensory information is referred to as:

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Perceptual organization

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Transduction

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Perception

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Attention

Question 23

Which of the following factors influences attention in a top-down manner?

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Expectations

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Stimulus intensity

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Physiological state

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Salience

Question 24

The process by which we select and prioritize sensory information is known as:

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Attention

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Sensory processing

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Perception

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Recognition

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bottom-up processing?

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Effortful

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Data-driven

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Unconscious

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Reflexive

Question 26

The perceptual tendency to perceive objects as being closer to one another than they actually are is known as:

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Proximity

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Similarity

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Continuation

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Closure

Question 27

The conversion of physical stimuli into electrical or chemical signals is known as:

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Transduction

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Perception

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Attention

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Recognition

Question 28

How does perceptual constancy help us perceive objects as stable despite changes in sensory input?

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Perceptual constancy allows us to perceive objects as unchanging despite variations in sensory input, such as lighting or viewing angle.

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Perceptual constancy causes us to perceive objects as constantly moving, even when they are stationary.

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Perceptual constancy is responsible for our ability to perceive depth and distance in our environment.

Question 29

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing hallucinations. Which principle of perception best explains how the patient's brain is interpreting sensory information?

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Top-down processing

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Bottom-up processing

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Perceptual organization

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Signal detection theory

Question 30

Which of the following best describes the primary role of the frontal cortex in attention?

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Selectively inhibits distracting stimuli, allowing for focused attention.

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Encodes sensory information from different senses.

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Detects visual stimuli, triggering the visual attention process.

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Processes emotional responses, affecting attention allocation.

Question 31

Which of the following refers to the perceptual grouping of individual elements into meaningful wholes?

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Perceptual organization

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Sensory adaptation

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Perceptual distortion

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Perceptual illusion

Question 32

Which type of attention occurs automatically and without conscious effort?

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Passive attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

Question 33

The phenomenon demonstrated by the cocktail party effect is an example of:

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Change blindness

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Inattentional blindness

Question 34

Which of the following best describes sustained attention?

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Maintaining focus on a task over an extended period

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Attention that is captured involuntarily

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Shifting attention rapidly between different stimuli

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Paying attention to specific stimuli while ignoring others

Question 35

The initial process of detecting sensory information by the body's receptors is referred to as:

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Sensation

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Organization

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Transduction

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Perception

Question 36

Which type of attention involves the rapid allocation of attention between different stimuli?

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

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Passive attention

Question 37

Which of the following statements about attention is NOT true?

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It is always conscious.

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It can be selective.

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It can be divided.

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It can be sustained.

Question 38

Which type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting pain?

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Nociceptors

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Thermoreceptors

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Mechanoreceptors

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Photoreceptors

Question 39

The process of organizing sensory information into meaningful patterns is known as:

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Perceptual organization

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Perception

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Sensation

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Attention

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of a bottom-up influence on perception?

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The brightness of a light

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Our expectations

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Our emotions

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Our goals

Question 41

The capacity to focus our attention on specific stimuli while disregarding distractions is known as:

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Selective attention

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Alternating attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

Question 42

Which of the following is a scientifically supported technique for improving attention?

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Mindfulness meditation

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Multitasking

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Substance use

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Caffeine consumption

Question 43

The tendency to perceive objects as complete, even when they are incomplete, is known as:

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Closure

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Similarity

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Proximity

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Continuity

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inattention?

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It is intentional.

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It is associated with difficulty sustaining attention.

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It can interfere with daily functioning.

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It can be caused by medical conditions.

Question 45

Which of the following is a sensory receptor?

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Mechanoreceptor

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Blood vessel

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Motor neuron

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Cognitive function

Question 46

The process by which we organize, interpret, and give meaning to sensory information is known as:

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Perception

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Cognition

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Attention

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Sensation

Question 47

Which of the following is a top-down attention process?

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Goal-directed attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Reflexive attention

Question 48

The ability to focus on multiple stimuli in rapid succession is known as:

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Divided attention

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Goal-directed attention

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

Question 49

The Gestalt principle that states that we tend to perceive an incomplete figure as complete is known as:

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Principle of closure

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Principle of continuity

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Principle of similarity

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Principle of proximity

Question 50

Which of the following is a top-down attention process?

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Voluntary attention

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Automatic processing

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Pre-attentive processing

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Involuntary attention

Question 51

The sense modality that allows us to experience taste is:

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Gustation

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Audition

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Vision

Question 52

The conscious process by which we select and focus on specific sensory information is known as:

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Attention

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Sensation

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Cognition

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Perception