You Are at a Playground with Your Little Brother, and You

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are at a playground with your little brother, and you hear a child yell, "Mom!" You notice a dozen women pause in their conversations, turning their heads to see if it was their child calling for them. This is an example of ______.

• A) the cocktail party effect
• B) the bottleneck of attention
• C) a consistent mapping condition
• D) a shadowing task

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in complex brain functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, reasoning, and sensory perception.

Cerebellum

An area of the brain crucial for controlling movements, coordinating actions, ensuring precision, and managing the timing of these movements.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that helps return the body to a state of calm and digestion after arousal.