Week 4.2 How to attend!

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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where we can't attend to all sensory information?

Automatic data reduction

Sensory systems

Selective attention (correct)

Conscious selective attention

Which concept involves the automatic filtering of sensory data to reduce the amount of information processed?

Selective attention

Cocktail party effect

Conscious selective attention

Sensory systems (correct)

What term is used to describe the phenomenon where we consciously choose which sensory information to focus on, like in a crowded room?

Selective attention

Automatic data reduction

Cocktail party effect

Conscious selective attention (correct)

What did subjects in Dichotic listening studies demonstrate for the attended message?

Semantic knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant finding related to the unattended message in Dichotic listening studies?

There was semantic retention of the last few words in working memory. Signup and view all the answers

How did people direct their attention in Dichotic listening studies?

To the source from one ear for the attended message Signup and view all the answers

What limitation of Broadbent's sensory filter theory is highlighted in the text?

Inability to explain the cocktail party effect Signup and view all the answers

Why does Broadbent's sensory filter theory struggle to account for multi-modality processing?

It lacks a mechanism for integrating different types of sensory information Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of cognitive processing does Broadbent's sensory filter theory fail to address according to the text?

The role of semantic meaning in attentional allocation Signup and view all the answers

In Broadbent's sensory filter theory, what is responsible for breaking through the filter to become information that we are consciously aware of?

Attention Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining which information passes through the filter based on Broadbent's sensory filter theory?

Physical properties of the stimulus Signup and view all the answers

In dichotic listening, what is the primary determinant of whether information reaches conscious awareness in accordance with Broadbent's sensory filter theory?

pitch, nature of voice, ear the sound is coming through Signup and view all the answers

What does the Triesman attenuation theory propose about the attentional bottleneck?

It is an early or middle, soft attentional bottleneck Signup and view all the answers

How does the Triesman attenuation theory describe the processing of unattended information?

Unattended information is attenuated Signup and view all the answers

According to the Triesman attenuation theory, what are the factors that can influence the selection of information for processing?

Physical properties Salience, Dictionary analysis filter Signup and view all the answers

According to Deutsch and Deutsch theory, what is the basis for selection of information that reaches conscious awareness?

selection is based on Importance Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Deutsch and Deutsch theory, what is the main characteristic of everything processed for meaning?

Late filtering Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest that the brain processes information in relation to the three models?

The brain can seamlessly combine aspects of all three models as needed Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the interaction between automaticity and task demands in explaining human behavior?

Automaticity can modulate its interaction with task demands to shape behavior Signup and view all the answers

What role does blocking out information play, as mentioned in the text?

Blocking out information can help in certain situations to manage cognitive load Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory memory has a duration of approximately 400 milliseconds?

Iconic memory Signup and view all the answers

In the sensory store theory, what is the role of attention in relation to the stored data?

Attention is focused on the stored data Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the modality-specific nature of the short-term stores in the sensory store theory?

Echoic memory, Auditory, A few seconds, Haptic memory, and Touch Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Miller's theory regarding the human capacity for items in working memory?

that the human capacity for items to be held in working memory is 7 ± 2 Signup and view all the answers

How did Miller's theory contribute to the quantification of cognition?

By establishing a fixed number for items that can be held in working memory. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sperling's theory suggest about the reason behind the 7 ± 2 limit on holding low-level visual information?

It results from attentional bottlenecks Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Sperling's theory, what role does attention play in the capacity to hold low-level visual information briefly?

Attention mediates the 7 ± 2 limit on visual information retention Signup and view all the answers

In Broadbent's model, how are inputs chosen for further processing?

Based on physical characteristics of the object Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea conveyed in the text about the relationship between attention and processing of visual information?

Attention controls what visual information we process Signup and view all the answers

In the context of change blindness theory, what is the significance of motion?

Motion serves as a strong cue for the allocation of attentional resources Signup and view all the answers

How does change blindness theory describe the impact of flicking between two still images on information processing?

Prevents motion information from being processed Signup and view all the answers

What additional factors can contribute to change blindness according to the text?

Presence of visual noise and distractions Signup and view all the answers