Although several students in the classroom are talking loudly,Jim's attention is focused on what his girlfriend is saying.In this instance,the girlfriend's voice is a(n)
A) figure.
B) gestalt.
C) opponent process.
D) perceptual adaptation.

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Jim's focus on his girlfriend's voice despite the noisy environment is an example of the figure-ground principle in perception, where the "figure" (his girlfriend's voice) stands out against the "ground" (the background noise of other students talking).

Although Several Students in the Classroom Are Talking Loudly,Jim's Attention