When Keith Had to Give a Presentation to the Entire

question 268

Multiple Choice

When Keith had to give a presentation to the entire class, his classmate Daniel decided to wear a large fake mustache to make Keith laugh. To Daniel's disappointment, when Keith gave his presentation, he seemed completely unaffected, despite looking at Daniel several times. Afterward, Keith said that he was so focused on the presentation that he didn't even notice the mustache! This scenario is an example of

• A) inattentional blindness.
• B) a blind spot.
• C) top-down processing.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural chemicals produced by the body that help to relieve pain and stress.

Dopamines

A type of neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in the brain's reward system and motor functions.

Acetylcholines

Naturally occurring neurotransmitters in the body that play a key role in transmitting nerve impulses across synapses.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body.