Question

Mr. wagner stands in front of the class explaining the process of evolution. ellen is sitting in the front row, but her mind is on the unpleasant argument she had with her best friend just before class. based on this information, how far in ellen's memory system did mr. wagner's lecture get?

Answer 1

Mr. wagner´s lecture just reached the sensory register, since Ellen probably heard him, but did not pay attention to what he said. Sensory stimulation occurred, but there was no interpretation of the information.