When Individuals Deliberately Shift Their Attention from One Item to Another

question 171

Multiple Choice

When individuals deliberately shift their attention from one item to another, they are demonstrating:

• A) cognitive inhibition.
• B) cognitive flexibility.
• C) goal setting.
• D) delayed gratification.

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Definitions:

Flex

The action of bending a limb or joint, usually by the action of flexor muscles.

Extend

To straighten or spread out a body part or limb away from the body.

Synchondrosis

Synchondrosis is a type of joint in which the bones are connected by hyaline cartilage, allowing for little or no movement, typically found in the growth areas of children.

Synostosis

The fusion of two or more bones into a single bone, which can occur naturally during aging or as a result of pathological or surgical processes.