Psych Attention Perception

Psych Attention Perception

11th Grade

38 Qs

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Psych Attention Perception

Psych Attention Perception

Assessment

Quiz

Science

11th Grade

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Created by

Joel Octigan

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38 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best defines sustained attention?
Focusing on one stimulus or task across a prolonged, continuous period of time
Focusing on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ignoring distractions to focus on one stimulus
Briefly scanning multiple stimuli
Rapidly switching attention between tasks

Answer explanation

Sustained attention requires prolonged focus on a single task to fully process information.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Divided attention is most likely to reduce performance when:
Tasks are unrelated or complex
Tasks are simple and automatic
Tasks are interesting
Tasks are repeated daily
Tasks are short in duration

Answer explanation

Dividing attention between unrelated or complex tasks increases cognitive load and reduces efficiency.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of selective attention?
Ignoring background chatter at a party to focus on one conversation
Listening to music while cooking
Solving a puzzle while watching TV
Typing an email while talking on the phone
Driving while following GPS directions

Answer explanation

Selective attention involves focusing exclusively on one stimulus while ignoring distractions.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which strategy would best reduce distraction from a TV show while studying?
Turn down volume so it is less salient
Watch the show at full volume
Multitask by writing and singing along
Ignore study materials completely
Skip study session

Answer explanation

Lowering the salience of a distraction helps maintain selective attention on the primary task.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which principle of attentional allocation explains why you focus more easily on conversations with friends?
Predictive principle
Uncertainty principle
Sustained attention principle
Divided attention principle
Random allocation

Answer explanation

Predictive principle directs attention to stimuli that are personally meaningful and important.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which principle explains why you are distracted by unexpected messages?
Uncertainty principle
Predictive principle
Sustained attention principle
Divided attention principle
Selective attention principle

Answer explanation

The uncertainty principle states that attention is captured most by unpredictable or novel stimuli.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is sustained attention easier in intellectually challenging and interesting tasks?
High engagement reduces perceived effort and fatigue
Easy tasks require more focus
Novel stimuli are ignored
Fatigue is less likely with easy tasks
Boredom increases concentration

Answer explanation

Engaging tasks increase motivation and help maintain attention, reducing distraction and fatigue.

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