Which of the following everyday scenarios is most likely to support what the early selection approach would say about how attention will affect the performance of the two tasks involved?

a. Driving home while thinking about a problem at work

b. Reading a novel while walking on a treadmill

c. Humming a familiar song while washing dishes

d. Conversing on the phone while doing a crossword puzzle

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Shamar Morris

Social Studies

2 February, 02:37

Which of the following everyday scenarios is most likely to support what the early selection approach would say about how attention will affect the performance of the two tasks involved?

a. Driving home while thinking about a problem at work

b. Reading a novel while walking on a treadmill

c. Humming a familiar song while washing dishes

d. Conversing on the phone while doing a crossword puzzle

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Slade Wheeler · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter D

Explanation: Concentrated attention is characterized by the brain concentrating on only one activity, excluding all surrounding stimuli. This attention is used when we focus attention on a single work object. A practical example of focused attention can be observed when you attend a class and focus fully on the teacher to understand the subject.