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In a ____ we look for just one characteristic (e.g., color, shape, or size) that makes our search object different from all others.
 
  a. Feature search
 b. Characteristic selectivity
  c. Signal scanning
 d. Visual selective attention

Question 2

____ refer to nontarget stimuli that divert our attention away from the target stimulus.
 
  a. Signals
 b. Distracters
 c. Secondary stimuli
  d. Secondary signals


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


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