Samantha Simultaneously Performs Two Different Tasks, Each of Which Demands

question 116

Multiple Choice

Samantha simultaneously performs two different tasks, each of which demands some level of attention. Samantha's state of consciousness is best described as

• A)divided consciousness.
• B)mindfulness.
• C)selective consciousness.
• D)drifting consciousness.
• E)focused awareness.

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Definitions:

Feedback

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Rehearsal

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A common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that they feel the urge to repeat over and over.

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