In a Poll of 667 University Students, 313 Said That

question 83

Multiple Choice

In a poll of 667 university students, 313 said that they were opposed to legalizing marijuana. Estimate the percentage of students who oppose legalizing marijuana.

• A) 11.6%
• B) 88.4%
• C) 53.1%
• D) 46.9%

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a fundamental mechanism underlying human thought and reasoning.

Dual Processing

The principle that our minds operate using two distinct systems for processing information: unconscious, automatic processing and conscious, deliberate processing.

Selective Attention

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

Change Blindness

A phenomenon where an observer fails to notice significant changes in a visual scene, indicating the selective aspects of visual perception.