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:

Humanist

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often considered a central aspect of humanistic psychology.

Behaviorist

A psychologist who studies and applies principles of learning and behavior, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior.

Psychodynamic

A psychological perspective that analyzes how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts.

Collectivist

Pertaining to cultural values that emphasize the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual.