Colin Cherry's Experiment in Which Participants Listened to Two Different

question 33

Multiple Choice

Colin Cherry's experiment in which participants listened to two different messages, one presented to each ear, found that people

• A) could focus on a message only if they are repeating it.
• B) could focus on a message only if they rehearsed it.
• C) could focus on one message and ignore the other one at the same time.
• D) could not focus on a message presented to only one ear.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain that help control movement, coordination, and learning.

Frontal Lobes

Portions of the brain located behind the forehead that are responsible for complex cognitive functions, including decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of choosing between different alternatives or options to reach a conclusion or solution.