A Focal Task Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A focal task is:

• A)An ingoing task that focuses on inhibition
• B)An ongoing task that captures all your attentional resources
• C)An ongoing task that involves dissimilar processing to that involved in encoding the target on a prospective-memory task performed at the same time.
• D)An ongoing task that involves similar processing to that involved in encoding the target on a prospective-memory task performed at the same time.
• E)An ongoing task that involves similar and dissimilar processing to that involved in encoding the target on a prospective-memory task performed at the same time.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a tendency towards anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other negative emotional states.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, and the desire to do a task well.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and a cooperative nature.