Attentional Process in Psychology: MCQs
10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) about the topic of attentional processes in psychology, with the correct answers in bold:
What does attention refer to in psychology?
- A) Memory retention
- B) Selective concentration on one aspect of the environment
- C) Emotional response
- D) Problem-solving
- B) Selective concentration on one aspect of the environment
Which component of attention involves focusing on multiple tasks simultaneously?
- A) Selective Attention
- B) Divided Attention
- C) Sustained Attention
- D) Focused Attention
- B) Divided Attention
According to the Early Selection Model, when is the filtering of stimuli done?
- A) After initial processing
- B) At a later stage
- C) At an early stage
- D) Simultaneously with processing
- C) At an early stage
Which brain region is associated with directing auditory attention?
- A) Temporal Lobe
- B) Parietal Lobe
- C) Occipital Lobe
- D) Frontal Lobe
- A) Temporal Lobe
What type of stimuli tends to capture attention due to their distinctiveness?
- A) Familiar stimuli
- B) Neutral stimuli
- C) Salient stimuli
- D) Predictable stimuli
- C) Salient stimuli
What disorder is characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity?
- A) Anxiety Disorder
- B) Depression
- C) ADHD
- D) OCD
- C) ADHD
Which model of attention suggests that all stimuli are processed to some extent?
- A) Early Selection Model
- B) Late Selection Model
- C) Dual-Task Model
- D) Filtered Processing Model
- B) Late Selection Model
What is the primary role of the Frontal Lobe in attention?
- A) Auditory processing
- B) Visual processing
- C) Executive control
- D) Emotional processing
- C) Executive control
How can expectations influence attention?
- A) They reduce attention
- B) They amplify emotional responses
- C) They increase susceptibility to distractions
- D) They guide attention towards expected stimuli
- D) They guide attention towards expected stimuli
Why do therapists consider attentional processes in therapeutic interventions?
- A) To enhance memory
- B) To improve decision-making
- C) To improve attentional control in clients
- D) To reduce emotional responses
- C) To improve attentional control in clients
