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Amber Lewis
on Dec 06, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of attentional capture?
A) The sudden appearance of a stimulus from outside of your visual field distracts you.
B) You are able to more quickly identify colors,shapes,and orientation than complex objects.
C) You require fewer attentional resources to complete a task the more you practice it.
D) It is difficult for you to focus on more than one complicated task at a time.
Attentional Capture
The involuntary redirecting of attention towards a specific stimulus without intentional control.
Attentional Resources
Cognitive capacity or energy available at a given time for processing information and performing tasks.
- Familiarize oneself with the notion of inattentional blindness and its repercussions on alertness.
- Clarify the differences between controlled and automatic processing.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the notion of inattentional blindness and its repercussions on alertness.
- Clarify the differences between controlled and automatic processing.