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Which of the following cognitive tasks is an older adult without dementia most likely to perform well on?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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In the context of cognitive psychology, how does self-absorption most commonly inhibit effective communication?
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It increases the likelihood of remembering information shared by others.
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It encourages active listening and empathy during conversations.
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It causes individuals to focus primarily on their own thoughts and feelings, making them less attentive to others' perspectives.
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It leads to improved understanding of nonverbal cues from others.
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Understand the concept of self-absorption in cognitive psychology, which refers to a state where an individual is excessively focused on their own thoughts and feelings.
Recognize that effective communication requires attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues from others, as well as active listening and empathy.
Analyze how self-absorption can interfere with these communication processes by causing individuals to prioritize their internal experiences over external information.
Identify that this inward focus reduces the individual's ability to attend to and process others' perspectives, which is crucial for meaningful interaction.
Conclude that self-absorption inhibits effective communication primarily because it diminishes attentiveness to others, rather than enhancing memory or understanding of others' cues.
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