When a person is attracted to a stimulus and continues to pay attention because it holds his or her interest,_____ has occurred.
A) exposure
B) comprehension
C) voluntary attention
D) involuntary attention
E) persuasion

Question

When a person is attracted to a stimulus and continues to pay attention because it holds his or her interest,_____ has occurred.
A) exposure 
B) comprehension 
C) voluntary attention 
D) involuntary attention 
E) persuasion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Involuntary attention occurs when a person is attracted to a stimulus and continues to pay attention because it holds his or her interest. In contrast, voluntary attention occurs when a person consciously chooses to pay attention to a particular stimulus. Exposure refers to the mere presence of a stimulus in a person's environment, comprehension involves understanding the meaning behind a stimulus, and persuasion involves changing a person's attitudes or beliefs.

When a Person Is Attracted to a Stimulus and Continues