Perception (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What role does attention serve in the brain's processing of sensory information?
What role does attention serve in the brain's processing of sensory information?
A filtering mechanism
What is sustained attention also known as?
What is sustained attention also known as?
Vigilance
What is a controlled cognitive process?
What is a controlled cognitive process?
Task needing high conscious effort
When can divided attention generally be employed?
When can divided attention generally be employed?
During automatic cognitive processes
What are salient stimuli?
What are salient stimuli?
Stimuli that are prominent or noticeable
What is the cocktail party effect?
What is the cocktail party effect?
Focusing on stimulus whilst ignoring others
When is divided attention easier to employ?
When is divided attention easier to employ?
With different sensory systems
What happens the longer an individual remains vigilant?
What happens the longer an individual remains vigilant?
Greater likelihood of missing info
How can a task transition from controlled to automatic processing?
How can a task transition from controlled to automatic processing?
Through practice and repetition
Which attention type is used when scanning a room to locate your phone?
Which attention type is used when scanning a room to locate your phone?
Selective attention