According to the Attenuation Theory,the Cocktail Party Phenomenon Occurs Because

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the attenuation theory,the cocktail party phenomenon occurs because

• A)information that is relevant to the situation has a low threshold for recognition.
• B)information that is personally relevant to you has a low threshold for recognition.
• C)hearing this type of information increases arousal,which increases the attentional resources enough to recognize your name.
• D)this information has familiar physical characteristics,which makes it "stand out."

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Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining, allowing for the rapid exchange of substances between blood and tissues.