Distracted Attention, as in Texting During Class, Results in In the Stroop

question 12

Multiple Choice

Distracted attention, as in texting during class, results in In the Stroop effect,

• A)an inability to employ retrieval practice.
• B)a failure to appreciate stability bias.
• C)a difficulty to focus on meaning, reducing learning efficiency
• D)multi-tasking overload syndrome.

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Definitions:

Stress

A psychological reaction to the demands inherent in a stressor that has the potential to make a person feel tense or anxious.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity at which a stimulus can be detected 50% of the time.

Sensory Ability

The capacity to perceive and process stimuli through the senses.

Vision

The ability to perceive the environment through light in the form of images interpreted by the brain via the eyes.