Molly,a Freshman in College,cannot Understand How Her Roommate,a Senior,can Actually

question 14

Multiple Choice

Molly,a freshman in college,cannot understand how her roommate,a senior,can actually read and sing along with the radio at the same time.Her roommate says that she always studies this way and makes good grades.In this example,the roommate's attention can be divided easily because of ____.

• A) top-down processing
• B) bottom-up processing
• C) feature detection
• D) the amount of practice she has had

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Definitions:

Positive Attitudes

Feelings or opinions that involve a favorable view towards something or tendency to expect good outcomes.

Indifference

A state of neutrality or lack of interest, concern, or emotional investment in a particular issue, outcome, or object.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive, produce, and understand language.

Literacy

The ability to read and write at a level that allows an individual to function and communicate effectively in society.