Failure to Perceive a Stimulus That Is in Plain View

question 715

Multiple Choice

Failure to perceive a stimulus that is in plain view but not the focus of attention is known as

• A)inattentional blindness.
• B)habituation.
• C)adaptation level.
• D)subliminal stimuli.

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Definitions:

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The difference between the actual variable overhead rate incurred during a period and the standard variable overhead rate, multiplied by the actual activity level.

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Lubricants

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Supplies

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