Students have found that if their psychology teacher repeats a term "three times," this term will definitely be on the test.Paying attention to specific stimuli illustrates the students'
A) perceptual learning.
B) convergence.
C) auditory accommodation.
D) ability to use reality testing.

Question

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Perceptual learning is the process by which our brain becomes better at processing certain types of sensory information through repeated exposure or attention to specific stimuli. In the case described, the students are paying close attention to the repeated term and it is likely to be better encoded in their memory because of this repeated exposure. Therefore, the best choice is A) perceptual learning. The other options do not accurately describe the situation mentioned in the question.

Students Have Found That If Their Psychology Teacher Repeats a Term