Models Must

question 84

Multiple Choice

Models must

• A) be able to yield useable predictions.
• B) be totally realistic in every detail.
• C) be a complete reproduction of the real world.
• D) include every relationship that exists.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one particular stimulus while ignoring other stimuli, demonstrating the brain's ability to prioritize sensory input.

Sensory Information

Data received by the sense organs (e.g., eyes, ears, skin) that is then interpreted by the brain.

Cocktail Party Effect

The brain's ability to focus one's auditory attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, much like how a partygoer can focus on a single conversation in a noisy room.

Selective Attention

The process by which a person can focus on one input or task while ignoring other stimuli.