Making Models

What is the primary focus of the late selection model of attention?

• Filtering information at a low level

• Analyzing information for semantic content at a high level

• Focusing on physiological paradigms

• Inhibiting all information from consciousness

What was surprising about the systems generating good photo current?

• They were made from high-quality silicon

• They used materials commonly found in toothpaste

• They were based on traditional semiconductor methods

• They required expensive materials

How does psychology differ from philosophy according to the transcript?

• It uses empirical studies to resolve questions

• It avoids using data for analysis

• It focuses on borderline cases

• It debates the definition of evil

What alternative measure to GDP is discussed in the transcript?

• Environmental impact index

• Social responsibility index

• Happiness index

• Economic growth index

What simple action is suggested to potentially increase public happiness?

• Reducing taxes

• Adding bike lanes

• Increasing GDP

• Building more skyscrapers

What is the weak central coherence theory related to?

• Autism spectrum disorders

• Economic growth

• Attention models

• General relativity

What alternative concept to the 'bang' is proposed for the universe's beginning?

• A bounce

• A collapse

• A split

• A freeze