You Are in Class Listening to the Instructor, but the Students

question 106

Multiple Choice

You are in class listening to the instructor, but the students on both sides of you are having separate quiet conversations. Even though these conversations are distracting, you are able to maintain your focus and attention on the lecture. What skill are you utilising?

• A) Divided attention
• B) Selective attention
• C) Ignoring
• D) Focused attention

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Definitions:

High Achievers

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Routine Tasks

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Motivator Factors

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Herzberg's Model

A theory of motivation that distinguishes between hygiene factors (which prevent dissatisfaction) and motivators (which promote job satisfaction and motivation).