The Ability to Focus on One Stimulus While Filtering Out

question 52

Multiple Choice

The ability to focus on one stimulus while filtering out other stimuli is called

• A) sensory memory.
• B) cocktail party effect.
• C) detection.
• D) filtering.

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Definitions:

Survival of the Fittest

is a concept from evolutionary theory, suggesting that individuals or species that are best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Front Region

A term from Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis referring to social settings where individuals perform specific roles for an audience, adhering to societal norms and expectations.

Social Darwinism

A theory that applies the concepts of natural selection and survival of the fittest to human societies, often used to justify social policies that maintain societal inequalities.

Moral Poverty

The lack of moral values, principles, and responsibilities, often leading to social problems such as crime and antisocial behavior.