Explain how attention might influence the way in which we perceive certain stimuli. What role does divided attention play?

What will be an ideal response?

* We cannot possibly process all of the sensory information that is presented to us on a continual basis; therefore, we need to filter information.
* Attention provides that filtering mechanism.
* Divided attention allows us to process more than one source of stimulation at one time.

Psychology

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As he studies the different structures and regions of the brain,

Jerious works to link nearby structures together to more easily remember and recall them during his test. This attempt to make the information more meaningful, and thereby easier to remember later, is one example of _____. Fill in the blank with correct word

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Informational attempts to "re-educate" prejudiced people have proved ineffective in large part because

a. prejudice is an inevitable part of our sociobiological heritage. b. there is a powerful emotional component to prejudice. c. stereotypes are a product of erroneous information. d. it is difficult to influence or control economic forces.

Psychology