Types of Attention: Selective, Divided, and Sustained

Question 1

Which type of attention involves focusing on a particular aspect of the environment, such as a specific conversation in a crowded room?

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

Question 2

What is the ability to maintain attention on a single task, such as reading a book, for an extended period of time?

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

Question 3

Which type of attention is required when you are simultaneously listening to music while writing an email?

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Divided attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

Question 4

What is the process by which we actively ignore distractions and focus on a specific stimulus?

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Inhibition

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Excitation

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Facilitation

Question 5

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with arousal and alertness, which are important for sustained attention?

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Norepinephrine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 6

What is the term for the ability to maintain attention on a task despite distractions, such as staying focused on a conversation in a noisy environment?

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Vigilance

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Inattention

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Distraction

Question 7

Which brain region is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating attentional processes?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Parietal lobe

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Occipital lobe

Question 8

How does divided attention typically affect task performance?

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Reduces accuracy and speed

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Enhances accuracy and speed

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Improves creativity and problem-solving

Question 9

Provide an example of a situation where you would be using selective attention.

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Studying for an exam

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Driving a car

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Listening to music while walking

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustained attention?

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Susceptibility to distractions

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High level of focus

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Effortful maintenance

Question 11

Which type of attention enables us to focus on a particular activity while disregarding distracting stimuli?

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

Question 12

When we allocate attention to multiple tasks concurrently, what type of attention is employed?

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Divided attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

Question 13

When a student can concentrate on studying for a test despite classroom noise, it exemplifies:

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

Question 14

What is working memory's role in selective attention?

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Holding relevant information for processing

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Filtering out distracting information

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Maintaining attention over time

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Shifting attention between tasks

Question 15

Which part of the brain is strongly linked to attentional control?

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Frontal lobe

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Parietal lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Occipital lobe

Question 16

How does the reticular activating system (RAS) help us focus on important information?

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It filters out distractions, letting only important information reach our brain.

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It helps us stay focused on a task for a long time.

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It lets us pay attention to multiple things at once.

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It stores memories about what we're paying attention to.

Question 17

Identify the scenario that best demonstrates selective attention:

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A student focused on the teacher's lecture despite classroom noise and distractions.

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An employee multitasking by answering emails and participating in a conference call.

Question 18

What is the primary distinction between selective and divided attention?

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Selective attention focuses on one stimulus, while divided attention handles multiple stimuli.

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Selective attention requires conscious effort, while divided attention is automatic.

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Selective attention is short-lived, while divided attention lasts longer.

Question 19

In selective attention, how do top-down and bottom-up processes work together?

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Top-down processes prioritize relevant information, while bottom-up processes filter out irrelevant stimuli.

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Bottom-up processes focus on relevant stimuli, while top-down processes filter out irrelevant stimuli.

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Top-down and bottom-up processes operate separately in selective attention.

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Both top-down and bottom-up processes are equally important in all selective attention tasks.

Question 20

Which type of attention allows you to focus on multiple stimuli at once?

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Divided attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Alternating attention

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a feature of sustained attention?

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Short duration

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Maintaining focus on a single stimulus over time

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Requires a lot of effort

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Essential for tasks like reading and studying

Question 22

Which part of the brain is most involved in selective attention?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Parietal lobe

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Thalamus

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Hippocampus

Question 23

Which type of attention is crucial for noticing unexpected events in your surroundings?

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Exogenous attention

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Endogenous attention

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Covert attention

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Oculomotor attention

Question 24

What is the primary reason for the attentional blink phenomenon?

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To protect the brain from being overloaded with sensory information

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To minimize distractions

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To improve working memory

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To enhance decision-making

Question 25

Which factor does NOT impact selective attention?

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Your age

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How noticeable the stimulus is

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How relevant the stimulus is to the task

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How busy your mind is with other tasks

Question 26

Which disorder is known for difficulty in maintaining attention?

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Alzheimer's Disease

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Parkinson's Disease

Question 27

How does selective attention impact a student's focus while studying in a noisy coffee shop?

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Enhances focus by filtering distractions, but may miss important cues.

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Only improves concentration, with no drawbacks.

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Impairs concentration by excluding relevant information.

Question 28

Which cultural factor is linked to a preference for considering contextual information in attention tasks?

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Collectivism

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Individualism

Question 29

Which debate has significantly influenced our understanding of attentional processes?

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Filter vs. Attenuation Theories

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Capacity vs. Resource Models

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Cognitive vs. Neurobiological Perspectives

Question 30

How does the emotional importance of a stimulus influence selective attention?

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It strengthens the allocation of attentional resources.

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It diminishes the attentional focus.

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It has no effect on attentional allocation.

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It leads to increased attentional division.

Question 31

Selective attention is characterized by the ability to do which of the following?

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Filter out irrelevant information

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Focus on multiple stimuli at once

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Sustain attention for extended periods

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Rapidly switch attention between stimuli

Question 32

Divided attention primarily involves:

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Distributing attention across multiple tasks

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Allocating attention to a single task

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Maintaining attention for long durations

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Ignoring distractions

Question 33

Which brain region is associated with sustained attention?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Parietal lobe

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

Question 34

In everyday scenarios, which type of attention is essential for reading comprehension?

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

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Alternating attention

Question 35

Which of the following methods can help enhance sustained attention?

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Practicing meditation

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Frequent multitasking

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Sleep deprivation

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Substance use

Question 36

Which assessment tool is commonly used to measure sustained attention?

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Continuous Performance Test

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Stroop Test

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Raven's Progressive Matrices

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Digit Span Test

Question 37

In real-world contexts, which of the following activities requires divided attention?

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Driving a car in heavy traffic

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Writing an essay

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Meditating

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Sleeping

Question 38

Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in maintaining focus and attention for extended periods?

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Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)

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Serotonin

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Epinephrine

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Dopamine

Question 39

How do cultural factors influence individuals' preferences for selective attention?

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Cultural values and norms

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Peer influence

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Socioeconomic status

Question 40

How does working memory assist in prioritizing relevant information during selective attention?

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Serves as a temporary storage for relevant information, enabling its processing and selective attention.

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Inhibits the processing of irrelevant information.

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Facilitates the rapid retrieval of information.

Question 41

Which type of attention involves focusing on a particular stimulus while ignoring distractions?

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Selective attention

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

Question 42

What is the defining characteristic of sustained attention?

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Maintaining focus on a single task for an extended period

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Ability to switch focus between multiple tasks

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Filtering out irrelevant information

Question 43

What is a primary application of sustained attention in real-world settings?

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Driving a car for extended periods

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Solving complex math problems

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Playing video games

Question 44

Which type of attention involves dividing attention between two or more tasks simultaneously?

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Divided attention

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

Question 45

What is a primary limitation of divided attention?

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Reduced accuracy on both tasks

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Increased efficiency in performing both tasks

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Enhanced focus on one task

Question 46

What is the distinction between endogenous and exogenous attention?

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Endogenous is voluntary, while exogenous is involuntary

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Exogenous is voluntary, while endogenous is involuntary

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Both are voluntary and involve conscious effort

Question 47

Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for directing attentional resources?

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Prefrontal cortex

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Parietal lobe

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Hippocampus

Question 48

How does aging generally affect sustained attention?

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Sustained attention typically declines with age

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Sustained attention usually improves with age

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Sustained attention remains relatively stable throughout adulthood

Question 49

Which type of attention enables us to focus on a specific stimulus while disregarding distractions in the environment?

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Alternating attention

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Divided attention

Question 50

Sustained attention is characterized by the ability to:

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Maintain focus on a task over an extended period

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Process multiple stimuli simultaneously

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Ignore irrelevant stimuli

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Shift attention quickly between tasks

Question 51

Which type of attention is necessary for effectively handling multiple tasks?

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Divided attention

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Sustained attention

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Selective attention

Question 52

Which type of attention is commonly associated with practices like meditation and mindfulness?

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Open monitoring

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Selective attention

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Sustained attention

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Divided attention

Question 53

The ability to efficiently switch between different tasks is known as:

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Attentional flexibility

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Cognitive flexibility

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Behavioral flexibility

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Perceptual flexibility

Question 54

The Cocktail Party Effect exemplifies:

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Selective attention in noisy environments

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Sustained attention in prolonged tasks

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Open monitoring in mindful states

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Divided attention in multitasking