American political thought was profoundly influenced by ____

In the presence of distracting noise, it is possible to become accustomed to the intrusive stimulus and therefore reduce its impact on us. This is known as _________

a. noise b. sensory adaptation c. selective attention d. information overload

Studies by Elizabeth Loftus find that memory

a. is like a camera that can take pictures for people to recall and review as needed. b. is surprisingly inaccurate up to age 12, at which time people begin to show vast improvements. c. is highly influenced by culture and that today's technology is having a negative effect on memory. d. is highly fluid and can be altered by the person even when the person is unaware he or she is doing it.