The ability to focus on some parts of the environment and block out others is referred to as _______________.
A) sensory deprivation
B) selective attention
C) sensory overload
D) inattentional blindness

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Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on certain aspects of the environment while ignoring others. Sensory deprivation occurs when there is a lack of exposure to sensory stimuli, while sensory overload occurs when there is an excessive amount of sensory information present. Inattentional blindness occurs when an individual fails to perceive an unexpected stimulus that is in plain sight, due to their attention being focused elsewhere.

The Ability to Focus on Some Parts of the Environment