#1
Which of the following best describes selective attention?
The ability to focus on multiple stimuli simultaneously
The capacity to shift focus from one task to another rapidly
The process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others
The tendency to prioritize auditory over visual information
#2
What is the term for the ability to maintain focus over an extended period?
Sustained attention
Divided attention
Selective attention
Executive attention
#3
What is the term for the ability to filter out irrelevant information while focusing on relevant stimuli?
Attentional bias
Selective attention
Cognitive control
Executive functioning
#4
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals fail to notice unexpected objects in their visual field?
Visual neglect
Inattentional blindness
Attentional capture
Change blindness
#5
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for the regulation of attention?
Amygdala
Hippocampus
Thalamus
Prefrontal cortex
#6
What is the cocktail party effect?
The ability to ignore background noise while focusing on a conversation
The tendency to remember words spoken in an unfamiliar language
The inability to focus attention in a noisy environment
The tendency to favor auditory stimuli over visual stimuli
#7
What is the Stroop effect?
The tendency to overlook minor details in a complex visual scene
The interference of conflicting information in the brain, causing delays in reaction time
The phenomenon where individuals are unable to perceive objects that are outside their visual field
The process of automatically processing information without conscious awareness
#8
Which neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in attention, arousal, and motivation?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#9
Which brainwave pattern is associated with relaxed, daydreaming states?
#10
Which theory suggests that attention is like a spotlight that enhances the processing of a limited set of stimuli?
Filter theory
Resource theory
Feature integration theory
Spotlight theory
#11
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?
There is a linear relationship between arousal and performance.
Low arousal leads to high performance.
High arousal leads to high performance up to a certain point, after which performance declines.
High arousal always leads to superior performance.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'attentional network' proposed by Posner and Petersen?
Orienting network
Executive network
Alerting network
Conflict network
#13
According to Treisman's feature integration theory, which stage involves binding different features of an object together to form a coherent perception?
Feature detection
Pre-attentive stage
Focused attention
Selective attention
#14
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Three Network Model of Attention proposed by Posner and Petersen?
Orienting network
Alerting network
Control network
Executive network