The Noise of the Crowd in the Bar Fades into the Background

question 314

Multiple Choice

The noise of the crowd in the bar fades into the background as Latriece becomes engrossed in a conversation with her date.Suddenly,she hears her name mentioned a dozen feet down the bar: her ears perk up.This example illustrates the ___ effect,a ___ influence on auditory perception.

• A) cocktail party; top-down
• B) cocktail party; bottom-up
• C) happy-hour; top-down
• D) happy-hour; bottom-up

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Definitions:

Capacity Limitations

The boundaries or limits to the amount or type of resources, such as cognitive processing or physical space, that can be handled.

Eyewitness Testimony

Testimony given by a person who has witnessed an event, used as evidence in court.

Emotionally Intense

Experiencing or expressing one's emotions in a very strong or passionate manner, often leading to profound impact or dramatic expression.

Elaborative Style

A form of talking with children about new events or experiences that enhances children’s memories for those events and experiences.