In One Experiment,many of the Research Participants Who Were Keeping

question 30

Multiple Choice

In one experiment,many of the research participants who were keeping track of basketball tosses between players failed to notice a gorilla-suited research assistant thumping his chest as he moved among the players.This best illustrated

• A) blindsight.
• B) popout.
• C) inattentional blindness.
• D) the cocktail party effect.

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Definitions:

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, often leading to emotional distress and difficulties in daily functioning.

OCD-related Disorders

Conditions that share features with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), such as hoarding disorder and body dysmorphic disorder.

Physical Appearance

The outward look or external characteristics of an individual, including body shape, skin color, hair, and facial features.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli, significantly impairing daily function.