Recent Research Supports the Notion That Attentional Difficulties Are Present

question 127

Multiple Choice

Recent research supports the notion that attentional difficulties are present in schizophrenia. Which of the following is an illustration of these findings?

• A) Alex cannot focus on a task unless he has something to do with his hands (e.g., fidgeting, playing with something)
• B) Brenda's ability to sustain attention on a task shows a steady decline as time passes
• C) Corrine has difficulty focusing at first, but after a few minutes can sustain attention on the task
• D) Devon is able to focus for extended periods of time, so long as the task is meaningful

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

The sense of muscle movement and position, allowing individuals to perceive their body's actions and location even without visual cues.

Audition

The sense of hearing; the process by which sound waves are detected and interpreted by the brain.

Sensory Interaction

The process by which multiple sensory modalities interact to influence perception and behavior, such as how taste and smell combine to create flavor.

Serial Processing

A cognitive process in which the brain analyzes information in a sequential, step-by-step manner.