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Visual Search - Singleton & Conjunctive

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What does the term 'singleton' refer to in a visual search task?

a: An object that shares features with all other objects in the display. Explanation

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b: An object that has a unique feature making it stand out from other objects. Explanation

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c: A task where the target is absent from the display. Explanation

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d: An object that is identical to another in the display. Explanation

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Which of the following best describes a conjunctive search?

a: A search for a target defined by one unique feature. Explanation

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b: A search for a target absent from the display. Explanation

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c: A search for a target defined by a combination of features. Explanation

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d: A search where the target and distractors have no overlapping features. Explanation

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Why might response time increase in a conjunctive search as compared to a singleton search?

a: Because conjunctive search involves fewer distractors. Explanation

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b: Because conjunctive search requires combining multiple features to find the target. Explanation

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c: Because singleton search requires more attentional resources. Explanation

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d: Because the target in a conjunctive search always looks identical to the distractors. Explanation

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