An Example of an External Factor That Influences Perceptual Selection

question 34

Multiple Choice

An example of an external factor that influences perceptual selection is:

• A) motivation
• B) personality
• C) learning
• D) intensity

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

The mental capabilities that involve the acquisition, processing, retention, and application of information, such as memory, reasoning, attention, and problem-solving.

Encoding

The process of translating sensory input into a form or format that can be stored and used by the memory system.

Metacognition

The consciousness and comprehension of an individual's own cognitive mechanisms, commonly described as "thinking about thinking."

Cognitive Abilities

Refers to the mental capabilities that involve the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, and learn from experience.