When Trying to Concentrate,which Sound Do People Have the Hardest

question 25

Multiple Choice

When trying to concentrate,which sound do people have the hardest time ignoring?

• A)music
• B)ambient traffic sounds
• C)the sound of offices equipment (e.g. ,photocopier,hum of lights)
• D)conversation
• E)the noise of a distant crowd

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