When You Are at a Party, You Generally Do Not

question 9

Multiple Choice

When you are at a party, you generally do not hear all the conversations going on around you. But if someone suddenly said your name while talking with someone else, your attention would shift to that conversation. Your ability to tune out background noise and pay attention to only certain stimuli refers to what aspect of consciousness?

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

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Definitions:

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue.

Evolutionary Theory

When used in human development, the idea that many current human emotions and impulses are a legacy from thousands of years ago.

Gender Role

The set of societal norms dictating the behaviors, attitudes, and activities deemed appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex.

Cognitive Theory

A psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people process, store, and use information, influencing their behavior, thoughts, and emotions.