An Individual's Perceptions of Reality Are Shaped by These Three

question 21

Multiple Choice

An individual's perceptions of reality are shaped by these three psychological tools: ____,_____,_____.

• A) Selective hearing, selective attention, selective vision
• B) Selective attention, selective distortion, selective retention
• C) Selective distortion, selective attention, selective vision
• D) Selective awareness, selective vision, selective attention
• E) Selective awareness, selective distortion, selective retention

Comprehend the psychological phenomenon of spatial neglect and its implications.

Identify common age-related changes in perception and activity.

Recognize the effects of jet lag and strategies for adjustment.

Define self-awareness and its importance in cognitive psychology.

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Definitions:

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