Which of the Following Is True of Attention

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of attention?

• A) The more difficult the competing tasks are, the more effectively older adults divide attention than younger adults.
• B) When two competing tasks are reasonably easy, age differences among adults are minimal or nonexistent.
• C) On simple tasks involving a search for a feature, age differences are dramatic even when individuals are given sufficient practice.
• D) Generally, older adults are more adept at selective attention than younger adults are.

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