When a Stray Dog Wanders into a Classroom, All of the Students

question 69

Multiple Choice

When a stray dog wanders into a classroom, all of the students stop their seatwork and watch the teacher try to coax the dog from the room. The students' attentiveness demonstrates the effect of _______ on attention.

• A) novelty
• B) proximity
• C) size
• D) personal significance

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Definitions:

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