Felix Was So Preoccupied with His Girlfriend's Good Looks That

question 457

Multiple Choice

Felix was so preoccupied with his girlfriend's good looks that he failed to perceive any of her less admirable characteristics. This best illustrates the dangers of

• A) neuroadaptation.
• B) selective attention.
• C) hypnagogic sensations.
• D) blindsight.

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Definitions:

Subtyping

The cognitive process of creating subcategories within a broader category based on the recognition of differences that distinguish members of various subgroups.

Modern Racism

Subtle forms of prejudice that coexist with the rejection of racist beliefs.

Prejudice

Negative feelings, opinions, and beliefs associated with a stereotype.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A common cognitive bias where an individual tends to attribute others' behaviors to their character or personality while underestimating situational factors.