Attention: The Key to Focused Learning

Question 1

What is the primary distinction between bottom-up and top-down attention?

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Bottom-up attention is stimulus-driven, while top-down attention is goal-directed.

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Top-down attention is stimulus-driven, while bottom-up attention is goal-directed.

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Both bottom-up and top-down attention are goal-directed.

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Both bottom-up and top-down attention are stimulus-driven.

Question 2

How does multitasking while driving affect a driver's performance?

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It worsens driving performance by making it harder to focus on driving and respond to unexpected events.

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It improves driving performance by allowing drivers to handle multiple tasks and react quickly to different stimuli.

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It has little impact on driving performance as long as drivers are experienced and skilled.

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It improves driving performance by increasing the driver's alertness and situational awareness.

Question 3

Selective attention is the ability to:

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Ignore irrelevant stimuli and focus on a specific task

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Focus on multiple stimuli simultaneously

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Unconsciously favor certain stimuli over others

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Alternately focus between two or more stimuli

Question 4

Bottom-up attention differs from top-down attention because it is:

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Stimulus-driven rather than goal-driven

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Subconscious rather than conscious

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Focused on external stimuli rather than internal thoughts

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Slow rather than fast

Question 5

A test used to measure attention span is the:

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Digit span test

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Stroop task

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Wisconsin Card Sorting Test

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

Question 6

Which of the following is **NOT** a characteristic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

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Strong memory skills

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Difficulty focusing on tasks

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Excessive fidgeting and restlessness

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Poor time management

Question 7

Which of the following is **not** a widely recognized type of attention?

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Peripheral attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

Question 8

Which brain region is thought to play a central role in directing attention?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Occipital lobe

Question 9

What is the 'cocktail party effect' an example of?

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Inattentional blindness

Question 10

Which of the following is **not** generally considered a consequence of inattention?

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Increased attention to detail

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Impaired memory

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Poor decision-making

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Heightened susceptibility to accidents

Question 11

True or False: Attention is a complex process involving multiple cognitive mechanisms.

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True

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False

Question 12

Which brain region is primarily involved in attentional control?

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Frontal cortex

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Thalamus

Question 13

What is the **cocktail party effect**?

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The ability to focus on one conversation in a noisy environment

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The inability to attend to multiple stimuli simultaneously

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The tendency to pay more attention to novel stimuli

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The phenomenon of selective attention to visual stimuli

Question 14

What is the **Stroop effect**?

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The interference caused by incongruity between the color of a word and its printed name

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The tendency to pay more attention to the background of a visual scene rather than the foreground

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The difficulty in shifting attention from one task to another

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The inability to remember information that is presented too quickly

Question 15

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of attention?

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Selectivity

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Duration

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Effortlessness

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Immediacy

Question 16

What is the process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring irrelevant information known as?

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Alternating attention

Question 17

What is the ability to maintain focus on a task for an extended period called?

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Alternating attention

Question 18

Which brain region plays a central role in controlling attention?

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Frontal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Occipital lobe

Question 19

What phenomenon describes the involuntary shift of attention towards unexpected events?

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Capture effect

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Cocktail party effect

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Stroop effect

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Inattentional blindness

Question 20

A study finds a strong link between sleep deprivation and attention problems. Suggest another possible explanation for this finding.

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Stress can cause both sleep deprivation and attention issues.

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Underlying health conditions may have affected both sleep and attention in the study participants.

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The study's small sample size could have skewed the results.

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Researcher bias may have led to misinterpretation of the data.

Question 21

Which brain region is primarily responsible for regulating attention?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Parietal lobe

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Thalamus

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Cerebellum

Question 22

What is the phenomenon where we focus on a specific stimulus while disregarding others?

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Perceptual filtering

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Top-down processing

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Bottom-up processing

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Inhibition

Question 23

What is the difference between bottom-up and top-down processing?

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Bottom-up processing is stimulus-driven, while top-down processing is goal-directed.

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Top-down processing is stimulus-driven, while bottom-up processing is goal-directed.

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Bottom-up processing is unconscious, while top-down processing is conscious.

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Top-down processing is unconscious, while bottom-up processing is conscious.

Question 24

Which of the following is a widely used test for assessing attention?

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Stroop test

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Intelligence test

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Personality test

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Rorschach inkblot test

Question 25

What is the impact of sleep deprivation on attention?

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Sleep deprivation impairs attention.

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Sleep deprivation improves attention.

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Sleep deprivation has no effect on attention.

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The effect of sleep deprivation on attention depends on the individual's sleep habits.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of attention?

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Divisibility

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Selectivity

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Limited capacity

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Effortfulness

Question 27

Which type of attention involves maintaining focus on a task or stimulus over an extended period of time?

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Spatial attention

Question 28

The cocktail party effect refers to the ability to:

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Focus on specific sounds or conversations despite background noise

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Distribute attention evenly across multiple tasks

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Maintain attention on a specific stimulus for an extended period

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Shift attention rapidly between different sensory inputs

Question 29

Which brain region plays a crucial role in regulating and coordinating attentional processes?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Occipital lobe

Question 30

Inattentional blindness is the phenomenon where individuals fail to notice:

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Objects that are right in front of them

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Stimuli that are presented briefly

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Events that occur outside of their field of vision

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Information that is irrelevant to the task at hand

Question 31

Which attentional mechanism enables individuals to attend to multiple sources of information simultaneously?

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Divided attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Spatial attention

Question 32

The ability to quickly switch attention between different stimuli is referred to as:

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Attentional flexibility

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Attentional control

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

Question 33

How does the brain's attentional network contribute to attention?

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Filters distractions and boosts focus

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Reacts to sudden changes

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Maintains focus over time

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Stores memories

Question 34

How does culture shape attentional processes?

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Culture influences attention by shaping attentional schemas.

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Culture has no influence on attention.

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Culture only affects attention in collectivist societies.

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Culture only impacts sustained attention, not selective attention.

Question 35

Which of the following are the primary symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

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Increased impulsivity, difficulty sustaining attention, and hyperactivity or restlessness

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Social withdrawal, difficulty regulating emotions, and impaired memory

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Enhanced focus, improved working memory, and increased creativity

Question 36

How does attention adapt to changing surroundings?

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By adjusting focus between internal thoughts and external stimuli based on relevance and task demands.

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By maintaining a constant level of concentration regardless of the environment.

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By relying exclusively on past experiences to direct attention.

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By selectively attending only to the most visually prominent stimuli.

Question 37

Define the process of selectively focusing on a particular stimulus while disregarding others.

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

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Parallel attention

Question 38

Describe the term used to describe the ability to focus on multiple stimuli concurrently.

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

Question 39

Which region of the brain plays a crucial role in attentional processes?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Cerebellum

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

Question 40

Name a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by an inability to maintain focused attention.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Dyslexia

Question 41

Which of the mentioned techniques is effective in enhancing attention?

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Mindfulness meditation

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Substance abuse

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Excessive caffeine consumption

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Sleep deprivation

Question 42

What is the term for the ability to maintain attention over an extended period?

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

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Selective attention

Question 43

Identify a potential negative consequence of attention deficit.

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Academic difficulties

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Enhanced memory

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Improved problem-solving skills

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Increased creativity

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of attention?

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It is constant and unwavering.

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It is influenced by our interests and expectations.

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It is selective.

Question 45

What is the name of the phenomenon where we fail to notice an object that is in plain sight because our attention is focused on something else?

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Inattentional blindness

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Tunnel vision

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Change blindness

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Selective attention

Question 46

Which of the following does NOT influence attention?

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Gender

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Sleep deprivation

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Motivation

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Stress

Question 47

What is the key difference between focused attention and divided attention?

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Focused attention involves directing our focus to a single stimulus, while divided attention involves allocating our attention across multiple stimuli.

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Focused attention is involuntary, while divided attention is voluntary.

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Focused attention enhances processing, while divided attention inhibits processing.

Question 48

Which of the following is a benefit of mindfulness meditation for attention?

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Improved sustained attention and reduced mind wandering.

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Reduced creativity.

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Enhanced emotional regulation.

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Increased susceptibility to distraction.

Question 49

What is the primary purpose of the attentional spotlight?

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To enhance the processing of relevant information while suppressing irrelevant information.

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To maintain a constant level of arousal.

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To inhibit automatic responses.

Question 50

Which of the following disorders is characterized by impaired attention and hyperactivity?

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Depression

Question 51

What is the name of the theory that suggests that attention is a limited resource?

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Limited Capacity Model

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Bottom-Up Theory

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Filter Theory

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Top-Down Theory