When a stray dog wanders into a classroom, all of the students stop their seatwork and watch the teacher try to coax the dog from the room. The students' attentiveness demonstrates the effect of _______ on attention.
A) novelty
B) proximity
C) size
D) personal significance

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The concept of novelty refers to new or unexpected stimuli that grab our attention. The appearance of a stray dog in a classroom is unexpected and novel, which would draw the students' attention away from their seatwork.

When a Stray Dog Wanders into a Classroom, All of the Students