When 15,000 Canadians Were Asked Whether They Were Trying to Take

question 165

Multiple Choice

When 15,000 Canadians were asked whether they were trying to take on too many tasks at once,responses indicated highest stress levels among

• A) children.
• B) young adults.
• C) middle-aged adults.
• D) retired senior citizens.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory, such as transforming thoughts into a sequence of words.

Attention

The cognitive process of concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.

Sensory Store

The initial process of storing sensory information after it is received, lasting for a very brief period.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.