Attention and Perception Quiz

What is the process of focusing on specific stimuli or parts of the surrounding sensory environment while ignoring others called?

• Perception

• Attention

• Memory

• Cognition

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of attention mentioned in the text?

• Sustained attention

• Divided attention

• Selective attention

• Focused attention

When we pay attention to something, whether it is internal or external, we are consciously aware of it. True or False?

• True

• False

Which type of attention involves maintaining focus on a specific task or stimulus over a prolonged period?

• Divided attention

• Selective attention

• Sustained attention

• Focused attention

What is sustained attention?

• Distributing attention between two or more tasks simultaneously.

• Maintaining attention on a specific task for a continuous period of time without getting distracted.

• The ability to switch attention from one task to another.

• Focusing on multiple tasks at the same time.

Which of the following is an example of sustained attention?

• Walking and talking

• Driving and texting

• Listening to the teacher explain things

• Cooking and watching TV

What is divided attention?

• Maintaining attention on a specific task for a continuous period of time without getting distracted.

• Distributing attention between two or more tasks simultaneously.

• The ability to focus on a single task.

• Ignoring distractions while working on a task.

Which of the following is an example of divided attention?

• Reading a book

• Listening to music

• Walking and talking

• Sleeping

What is selective attention?

• Choosing and attending to a specific stimulus while excluding other stimuli

• Attending to all stimuli equally

• Ignoring all stimuli

• Focusing on multiple stimuli simultaneously

Which of the following is an example of personal importance influencing attention?

• Hunger

• Hearing your name

• Desire to succeed

• Sudden change in colors