You are working diligently in the chemistry laboratory when suddenly a small explosion occurs in the rear of the room,immediately and automatically capturing your attention.This is an example of
A)inhibition of return.
B)exogenous cuing.
C)voluntary orienting.
D)early selection.

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This is an example of exogenous cuing because the sudden small explosion (a salient and unexpected event) automatically captured the attention of the person in the laboratory. Exogenous cuing refers to attention being captured by external stimuli that are sudden or relevant to survival (such as a loud noise or a snake in the grass).

You Are Working Diligently in the Chemistry Laboratory When Suddenly