Late Selection Theories of Attention Hold That the Bottleneck in Processing

question 48

Multiple Choice

Late selection theories of attention hold that the bottleneck in processing occurs ___________.

• A)prior to a brief sensory store
• B)immediately after the sensory store
• C)after semantic processing
• D)at response selection

Identify and describe various cognitive heuristics such as anchoring with adjustment, stereotyping, availability, simulation, affect, and satisficing.

Recognize the influence of cognitive biases on judgment and decision-making, including hindsight bias and the misapplication of heuristics.

Appreciate the importance of critical thinking as a reflective and methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Examine the impact of cognitive heuristics on everyday behavior and societal judgments.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system that activates the "fight or flight" response during perceived threats.

Stress

A feeling of emotional or physical tension that can come from any event or thought that makes one feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Sexual

Pertaining to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexual activity, or sexual reproduction in living beings.

Calm

A state of peacefulness and tranquility, free from stress or agitation.