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Why did the conversation act as a distractor when playing on the phone but not when doing math homework?
Why did the conversation act as a distractor when playing on the phone but not when doing math homework?
- The conversation was more interesting than math homework.
- Math homework required more attention than the phone.
- Math homework was easier than playing on the phone.
- Playing on the phone did not use all resources, unlike math homework. (correct)
What is the main factor determining whether divided attention can be successfully achieved?
What is the main factor determining whether divided attention can be successfully achieved?
- The setting in which tasks are performed.
- The complexity of the tasks at hand. (correct)
- The person's level of intelligence.
- The time available for completing the tasks.
Why is it easier to divide attention between two well-practiced tasks compared to tasks that were recently learned?
Why is it easier to divide attention between two well-practiced tasks compared to tasks that were recently learned?
- Recently learned tasks require less mental effort.
- Well-practiced tasks use up fewer processing resources. (correct)
- Well-practiced tasks are less interesting.
- Recently learned tasks are more engaging.
In the context of divided attention, why can people often drive and have conversations simultaneously?
In the context of divided attention, why can people often drive and have conversations simultaneously?
How do easy tasks differ from difficult tasks in terms of processing resources?
How do easy tasks differ from difficult tasks in terms of processing resources?
What determines the ability to successfully divide attention between two tasks?
What determines the ability to successfully divide attention between two tasks?
Why might well-practiced tasks be easier to perform simultaneously compared to new tasks?
Why might well-practiced tasks be easier to perform simultaneously compared to new tasks?
What aspect of a task can influence its impact on divided attention?
What aspect of a task can influence its impact on divided attention?
Why is it easier to drive and have conversations simultaneously compared to performing two equally demanding cognitive tasks?
Why is it easier to drive and have conversations simultaneously compared to performing two equally demanding cognitive tasks?
Why does a conversation often interfere with one's ability to focus on another activity such as playing on the phone?
Why does a conversation often interfere with one's ability to focus on another activity such as playing on the phone?
