You Are Observing Another Student Reading in the Cafeteria

question 210

Multiple Choice

You are observing another student reading in the cafeteria.There are several distracting sounds,but the individual does not look up or otherwise appear to notice any of the disruptions.Based on Lavie's view of the attention filter,you should conclude that the person is reading ____ material because external information is being filtered ____.

• A) complicated or complex; early
• B) complicated or complex; late
• C) simple; early
• D) simple; late

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Definitions:

Aortic Arch Reflex

A cardiovascular reflex that helps regulate blood pressure by sensing changes in the arterial blood pressure through baroreceptors in the aortic arch.

Parasympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to responses like decreased heart rate and increased digestive activity.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure by decreasing the diameter through which blood can flow.

Vasomotor Sympathetic

Pertaining to the control of blood vessel diameter by the sympathetic nervous system, affecting blood flow and pressure.