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:

Alveolus

A tiny air sac in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs and chest that plays a crucial role in breathing.

Bronchiole

Small airways in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.

Sheep Pluck

A dissected specimen consisting of the heart, lungs, and liver of a sheep, often used in biology studies.