Our Inability to Consciously Process All the Sensory Information Available

question 256

Multiple Choice

Our inability to consciously process all the sensory information available to us at any single point in time best illustrates the necessity of

• A) circadian rhythms.
• B) selective attention.
• C) REM rebound.
• D) hypnagogic sensations.

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Definitions:

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon wherein a person is less likely to take responsibility for action or inaction when others are present.

Crisis Situation

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Cognitive Neuroscience

An interdisciplinary field of research aimed at understanding the neurological basis of cognitive functions, such as perception, memory, and language.

MRI

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