Which of the Following Reduces Information Overload by Increasing the Person's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reduces information overload by increasing the person's information-processing capacity?

• A) Using a filtering algorithm to screen out incoming email.
• B) Learning speed-reading to read more pages per hour.
• C) Reading summaries of long documents.
• D) Using an assistant to screen out unwanted mail.
• E) All of these increase the person's information-processing capacity.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Needs

Refer to emotional needs that become excessively intense in neurotic individuals, leading to unhealthy behaviors or patterns.

Rational Solutions

Problem-solving methods based on logical, systematic, and planned approaches to achieve desired outcomes.

Self-analysis

The practice of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in an effort to gain insight into one's personality and psychological processes.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way of uncovering subconscious thoughts and feelings.