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Which of the Following Terms Is Used by Talcott Parsons

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Which of the following terms is used by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales to refer to an emphasis on tasks,a focus on more distant goals,and a concern for the external relationship between one's family and other social institutions?


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Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a specific aspect of the environment while ignoring other perceivable information.

Change Blindness

A phenomenon where an observer does not notice significant changes in a visual scene, indicating limitations in attention and perception.

Dual Processing

The principle that our minds operate on two levels simultaneously—the conscious deliberate level and the unconscious, automatic level.

Reflecting Experiences

The process of thoughtfully considering one's past experiences, often to derive insights or make sense of them.

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