Inhibiting Irrelevant Information as a Means to Focus Attention

question 189

Multiple Choice

Inhibiting irrelevant information as a means to focus attention.In an experiment where participants were asked to press a bar only in response to certain visual stimuli,midlife adult subjects were ____ younger adults to press the bar in response to the ____.

• A)far less likely than; right combinations
• B)equally as likely as; right combinations
• C)less likely than; wrong combinations
• D)more likely than; wrong combinations

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Definitions:

State of Equilibrium

A condition of balance or stability within a system, where competing forces or influences are equal.

Driving Forces

Factors or elements that influence or propel individuals, groups, or organizations towards achieving a goal or initiating change.

Following Forces

Relates to the factors or influences that drive or shape the direction of trends, movements, or behaviors in a society or field.

Mechanistic Organization

A form of organization characterized by rigid hierarchies, high levels of formalization, and centralized decision-making, often seen in traditional, large-scale businesses.