Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which of the following characteristics make a stimulus more likely to be selected for attention?
□ being scheduled or expected
□ being unusual
□ occurring with repetition or frequency
□ being intense or powerful

Explanation:

According to attention theories in psychology, stimuli that are expected (scheduled), unusual, repeated frequently, or intense/powerful all draw more attention. Expected stimuli align with attentional sets, unusual stimuli stand out from the environment, repeated stimuli increase salience over time, and intense stimuli have greater sensory impact.

Answer:

• Being scheduled or expected
• Being unusual
• Occurring with repetition or frequency
• Being intense or powerful