#1
Which of the following best describes selective attention?
The process of focusing on specific stimuli while ignoring others
ExplanationFocusing on some things while ignoring others.
#2
What is the term for the ability to maintain focus over an extended period?
Sustained attention
ExplanationMaintaining focus over time.
#3
What is the term for the ability to filter out irrelevant information while focusing on relevant stimuli?
Selective attention
ExplanationFiltering out irrelevant info while focusing.
#4
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals fail to notice unexpected objects in their visual field?
Inattentional blindness
ExplanationNot noticing unexpected things in sight.
#5
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for the regulation of attention?
Prefrontal cortex
ExplanationPrefrontal cortex manages attention.
#6
What is the cocktail party effect?
The ability to ignore background noise while focusing on a conversation
ExplanationIgnoring noise to focus on conversation.
#7
What is the Stroop effect?
The interference of conflicting information in the brain, causing delays in reaction time
ExplanationConflicting info causes reaction time delays.
#8
Which neurotransmitter plays a crucial role in attention, arousal, and motivation?
Dopamine
ExplanationDopamine crucial for attention, arousal, motivation.
#9
Which brainwave pattern is associated with relaxed, daydreaming states?
Alpha
ExplanationAlpha brainwaves for relaxed daydreaming.
#10
Which theory suggests that attention is like a spotlight that enhances the processing of a limited set of stimuli?
Spotlight theory
ExplanationAttention enhances limited stimuli like a spotlight.
#11
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?
High arousal leads to high performance up to a certain point, after which performance declines.
ExplanationArousal boosts performance but too much can hinder.
#12
Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'attentional network' proposed by Posner and Petersen?
Executive network
ExplanationExecutive network not part of attentional network.
#13
According to Treisman's feature integration theory, which stage involves binding different features of an object together to form a coherent perception?
Focused attention
ExplanationBinding features for coherent perception.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Three Network Model of Attention proposed by Posner and Petersen?
Control network
ExplanationControl network not in Three Network Model.