All of the following are mentioned as factors that influence what stimuli we notice and try to make sense of EXCEPT for: a. change/variation. b. acuity of our senses. c. our inhibitions and insecurities. d. things that stand out.

c. our inhibitions and insecurities

Explanation:

The factors that influence what stimuli we notice and try to make sense of are

1. When some certain characteristics of external phenomena attracts our attention. There is an higher chance of noticing it --- things that STAND OUT.✔

2. An individual perception is controlled and regulated by the acuity of his/her senses.

Take for example, a person with a better sense of smell, its more attracted to the aroma of a freshly baked chocolate cake than others acuity of our senses.✔

3. Change or variation attracts attention, as this explains why one might ignore a friend's chat but will swiftly notice when his/her friend is tensed. --- Change or variation✔

4. What an individual choose to notice is also regulated by their personality and inner thoughts as morives play a important role in what we see and miss out on.

5. An individual perceive what he wants to perceive the self-fulfilling prophecy (deals with individuality and perception of one's self)

Kindly note that the option c -our inhibitions and insecurities- does not influence what stimuli we notice and try to make sense of.