In the classroom, people barely notice Isaac's wheelchair. They are too busy trying to keep up with his quick wit and expert debating skills. But when he is in public, people often focus on his chair. Which concept does this illustrate?

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The concept illustrated is salience, which refers to the aspect of something being more noticeable or important in certain contexts than in others. In the classroom, Isaac's personality traits (quick wit and debating skills) are more salient, while in public, his wheelchair becomes the more salient feature to others.

In the Classroom, People Barely Notice Isaac's Wheelchair