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What is the main focus of Broadbent's Model of selective attention?
What is the main focus of Broadbent's Model of selective attention?
Which model involves a process similar to attending to a single conversation at a noisy party?
Which model involves a process similar to attending to a single conversation at a noisy party?
In the context of selective attention, what does Broadbent's Model suggest happens after information is noticed at a sensory level?
In the context of selective attention, what does Broadbent's Model suggest happens after information is noticed at a sensory level?
What distinguishes the Parallel Stage from the Subsequent Serial Stage in the context of feature searches?
What distinguishes the Parallel Stage from the Subsequent Serial Stage in the context of feature searches?
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Which theory suggests that all searches, whether feature searches or conjunction searches, involve two consecutive stages?
Which theory suggests that all searches, whether feature searches or conjunction searches, involve two consecutive stages?
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According to Broadbent's Filter Model, what happens to unattended stimuli?
According to Broadbent's Filter Model, what happens to unattended stimuli?
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Which model of selective attention suggests that unattended stimuli are weakened but still processed at a low level?
Which model of selective attention suggests that unattended stimuli are weakened but still processed at a low level?
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Which of the following factors does NOT influence our ability to pay attention?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence our ability to pay attention?
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Which model of selective attention suggests that messages of high importance can break through the filter of selective attention?
Which model of selective attention suggests that messages of high importance can break through the filter of selective attention?
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What happens when you are working on a task that is very difficult or novel for you?
What happens when you are working on a task that is very difficult or novel for you?
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What is the main concept behind the Cocktail Party Phenomenon?
What is the main concept behind the Cocktail Party Phenomenon?
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According to Broadbent's Filter Model, what happens to unattended stimuli?
According to Broadbent's Filter Model, what happens to unattended stimuli?
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The Attenuation Model, proposed by Treisman, suggests that:
The Attenuation Model, proposed by Treisman, suggests that:
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What is the main premise of the Selective Filter Model?
What is the main premise of the Selective Filter Model?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four possible outcomes when trying to detect a target stimulus, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four possible outcomes when trying to detect a target stimulus, according to the text?
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Study Notes
Broadbent's Model of Selective Attention
- Focuses on how individuals filter and prioritize information received through sensory channels.
- Suggests that after initial sensory registration, only selected information proceeds for further processing.
Attending Conversations
- The process of attending to a single conversation in a noisy environment is compared to the concept of selective attention.
Sensory Level Processing
- According to Broadbent's Model, once information is noticed at a sensory level, it is filtered to determine its importance for attention.
Parallel vs. Serial Stages
- Parallel Stage involves simultaneous processing of features, while Subsequent Serial Stage entails focused processing on specific targets.
Two-Stage Search Theory
- Proposes that all searches, including feature and conjunction searches, comprise two consecutive stages: a parallel initial stage followed by a serial search.
Unattended Stimuli in Broadbent's Filter Model
- Unattended stimuli are not effectively processed and are typically discarded after filtering.
Attenuation Model
- Treisman’s Attenuation Model posits that unattended stimuli are not eliminated but weakened, allowing for some low-level processing to occur.
Factors Influencing Attention
- Various factors influence attention, but irrelevant factors, such as personal biases, do not affect one’s ability to focus.
Importance of Messages
- High-importance messages can penetrate the selective attention filter, allowing individuals to notice significant information amidst distractions.
Task Difficulty and Attention
- When engaging in difficult or novel tasks, attention becomes more focused, often diminishing the ability to multitask successfully.
Cocktail Party Phenomenon
- Describes the ability to focus one's auditory attention on a specific conversation while filtering out a range of background noise and distractions.
Outcomes in Target Detection
- There are four possible outcomes when trying to detect a target stimulus, with each outcome encompassing various levels of attention and perceptual processing.
Selective Filter Model Premise
- The model suggests that attention acts as a filter, enabling the selection of relevant stimuli while filtering out irrelevant distractions.
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Test your knowledge on selective attention models such as the Filtered Out Sensory Level, Selective Filter Model, and Attenuation Model. Learn about how these models explain the process of focusing on certain stimuli while ignoring others.
