Landry Is Discussing Summer Plans with a Friend at a Busy

question 10

Multiple Choice

Landry is discussing summer plans with a friend at a busy restaurant.He suddenly notices that someone at a nearby table has mentioned his name,and he shifts his attention to the conversation at that other table.Which of the following is the term often used to describe this experience?

• A)early selection hypothesis
• B)cocktail party effect
• C)attention as a spotlight
• D)failure of the orienting system

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology used to increase the likelihood of a specific behavior by adding or removing stimuli following the behavior.

Consciousness

Consciousness is the state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Continuous Stream

The ongoing, uninterrupted flow of data or information in real-time.

Perceptions

The method individuals use to structure and understand their sensory observations, attributing significance to the world around them.