Attention Is Limited in Several Ways

question 61

Multiple Choice

Attention is limited in several ways. Sometimes we can complete competing tasks at the same time, but sometimes we cannot because the tasks interfere with each other. Which combination of tasks is likely to cause the LEAST amount of interference?

• A) tasks that require the same task-specific resources
• B) tasks that require general resources
• C) a task that requires general resources and one that requires task-specific resources
• D) two tasks that require different task-specific resources

---

Definitions:

Solving

The process of finding a solution to a problem or challenge through logical reasoning, experimentation, or other methods.

Remembering

The cognitive process of retrieving past experiences, information, and events from the memory store.

Generative

Relating to the capacity to produce or create something, often used in linguistics to refer to the ability of language to generate an infinite number of sentences.

Language

A system of symbols and rules used for communication, including spoken, written, or signed forms of expressing thoughts and emotions.