You Are About to Take Your Psychology Test When in the Next

question 504

Multiple Choice

You are about to take your psychology test when in the next room a nature video is being shown to another class. You focus intensely on reading and answering the test questions. When you look up a few minutes later, you realize that the video has stopped, and you hadn't even noticed. This situation illustrates your

• A)sensory adaptation.
• B)selective attention.
• C)sensory gating.
• D)selective accommodation.

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Definitions:

Testes

Male reproductive organs that produce sperm and hormones, including testosterone.

Epididymides

The plural form of epididymis, referring to the paired tubular structures attached to the testes where sperm mature and are stored.

Spermatic Cord

Cord formed by the ductus deferens and its associated structures; extends through the inguinal canal into the scrotum.

Ductus Deferens

A tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in the male reproductive system.