When You Are in a Group of People, Surrounded by Voices

question 201

Multiple Choice

When you are in a group of people, surrounded by voices, you can choose to focus on the voice of the person you are facing or even choose to eavesdrop on conversations around the room.This is known as _____ and is a good example of the use of _____.

• A)the "cocktail party effect"; selective attention.
• B)the multisensory approach; selective adaptation
• C)"mindblindness"; sensory overload
• D)the sound threshold barrier; sensory deceleration

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Definitions:

Ethnic Groups

Groups of people who share a common culture, ancestry, language, history, and sometimes geographical origin.

Equal Status

A state or condition in which all participants or groups in a given situation are given the same rights, opportunities, and respect.

Social-Responsibility Norm

A societal expectation that people should help those who are dependent upon them or in need, fostering a sense of community and welfare.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend more positive judgments or treatment to members of one's own group over those outside the group.