The Focusing of Attention on One Characteristic to the Exclusion

question 6

Multiple Choice

The focusing of attention on one characteristic to the exclusion of others is called

• A)animism.
• B)egocentrism.
• C)centration.
• D)object permanence.

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Definitions:

Sappers

Military engineers who perform a variety of tasks including laying or clearing minefields, demolishing buildings, and building bridges and roads, often under combat conditions.

Zimmerman Telegram

A secret communication sent by the German Empire to Mexico in 1917, proposing a military alliance against the United States, contributing to the U.S. decision to enter World War I.

Blockade

A military strategy or action that involves surrounding a place, such as a city or country, to prevent the entry or exit of traffic and supplies, often used during war.

Schenck V. U.S.

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1919, which held that the government can restrict speech if it poses a "clear and present danger" to national security or public safety.