When You Are at a Party,you Generally Do Not Hear

question 4

Multiple Choice

When you are at a party,you generally do not hear all the conversations going on around you.But,if someone suddenly calls your name out loud while talking to someone else,your attention is likely to shift to that conversation.Which aspect of consciousness does your ability to tune out background noise and pay attention to only certain stimuli involve?

• A)intentionality
• B)unity
• C)selectivity
• D)transience

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

A phenomenon where awareness of stereotypes about one's identity group leads to anxiety and reduced performance.

Stereotype Content Model

A theory suggesting that stereotypes are based on the perceived warmth and competence of social groups, determining their societal status and emotional responses from others.

Competence; Status

Refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that an individual possesses, which contribute to their social status and how others perceive them.

Ambivalent Racism

A theory suggesting that people can have conflicting, simultaneous racist and egalitarian attitudes, leading to ambivalent feelings and behaviors toward racial outgroups.