Practice - Theories of Attention
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Practice Questions
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What does Broadbent’s Filter Model explain?
💡 Hint: Think about how you focus in noisy environments.
What is Treisman’s Attenuation Theory?
💡 Hint: Consider how you hear background noise at a party.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the function of Broadbent’s filter model?
💡 Hint: Think about how you focus on one thing while ignoring noise.
Treisman’s theory suggests that unattended information is:
💡 Hint: Remember instances where you overheard parts of conversations.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically assess how Treisman’s Attenuation Theory might explain why people can hear their name mentioned in a loud crowd.
💡 Hint: Consider why certain information stands out even when we’re trying to focus elsewhere.
Analyze a scenario where the Late Selection Theory provides a useful framework for understanding decision-making in a crisis.
💡 Hint: Think about how we react in emergencies where many cues are present.
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