We Rely on Orienting Responses to Help

question 297

Multiple Choice

We rely on orienting responses to help:

• A)ignore those things that are repeated but are of no significant consequence
• B)notice the new and unusual
• C)conserve our limited resources
• D)form connections between events

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Definitions:

Superposition

A principle in physics that for any two overlapping waves, the resulting wave is obtained by adding the amplitudes of the individual waves at each point.

Convergence

The process by which lines of perspective in a drawing or photograph appear to converge as they recede toward the horizon line, creating the illusion of depth. In a biological context, it refers to the evolution of similar features in species of different lineages.

Shadowing

A technique used in language learning and cognitive psychology where an individual repeats speech immediately after hearing it, focusing on mimicry and comprehension.

Depth Perception

The visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions and the distance of an object.