People Are Better at Identifying a Briefly Presented Letter on a Computer

question 15

Multiple Choice

People are better at identifying a briefly presented letter on a computer screen if the letter is

• A)a vowel rather than a consonant.
• B)presented as part of a word.
• C)processed serially.
• D)printed in colored ink.

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Definitions:

Passive

A behavior or attitude characterized by submission or a lack of active response or resistance.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model to stress that includes alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Transactional Model

A communication theory that emphasizes the dynamic nature of interpersonal communication, where all parties involved simultaneously play the roles of both sender and receiver.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting that there is an optimal level of arousal for best performance on any task; too little or too much arousal can negatively impact performance.