The use of bright lights and sirens by police and fire vehicles is an example of the use of ________ to capture attention.
A) Effort
B) Expectancy
C) Saliency
D) Value

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Saliency refers to the ability of a stimulus to stand out and capture attention. The bright lights and sirens used by police and fire vehicles are designed to be highly salient and capture the attention of other drivers and pedestrians, alerting them to the presence of the emergency vehicle and the need for them to yield the right of way. Effort, expectancy, and value are not directly related to the use of sirens and lights in emergency response situations.

The Use of Bright Lights and Sirens by Police and Fire