Age Differences in Divided Attention Tasks Depend on the Level

question 81

Multiple Choice

Age differences in divided attention tasks depend on the level of difficulty; on easy tasks there are ____ differences, but on hard tasks ____ adults do better

• A) large; younger
• B) small; older
• C) no; younger
• D) no; older

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Definitions:

Efforts

The physical or mental energy exerted towards achieving goals, tasks, or overcoming challenges.

Performance

The act of carrying out a task or function, often measured against known standards of accuracy, completeness, and speed.

Schedule Preference

Refers to an individual's or group's favorability towards certain times or periods for performing tasks or activities.

Motivation

The internal drive or external incentive that stimulates energy, direction, and persistence in behavior towards achieving specific goals.