While Engrossed in Reading a Novel,Raoul Isn't Easily Distracted by the Sounds

question 101

Multiple Choice

While engrossed in reading a novel,Raoul isn't easily distracted by the sounds of the TV or even by his brothers' loud arguments.This best illustrates

• A) inattentional blindness.
• B) sequential processing.
• C) blindsight.
• D) selective attention.

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A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.