A child tries to solve a word problem by subtracting two numbers, but the result does not make sense. The child switches to adding the two numbers. Switching cognitive operations involves an aspect of attention known as
a. selective attention.
b. sustained attention.
c. operational attention.
d. executive attention.
Answer: d. executive attention.
Psychology
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a) Observational learning b) Classical conditioning c) Latent learning d) Insight learning
Psychology
Some people experience ____ while under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs, in which stimulation of one sense (such as hearing) can induce sensations in another sense (such as vision).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Psychology