Someone a Short Distance Away, to Whom We Have Been

question 221

Multiple Choice

Someone a short distance away, to whom we have been paying no attention, quietly speaks your name, and suddenly you are attending to that conversation. This is an example of ________.

• A) Broadbent's filter theory
• B) shadowing
• C) the cocktail party phenomenon
• D) cue-controlled inhibition

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Definitions:

Personnel Department

An organizational unit tasked with managing employee-related functions, such as hiring, training, and benefits administration; often called Human Resources.

Functions

The roles, activities, or tasks that are natural to or intended for a person, object, or organization.

Following Employment

Refers to the activities or insights tracked or monitored after an individual has been hired in an organization.

Fringe Benefits

Additional benefits supplementing an employee's salary, such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans, which can vary greatly between employers.