Esther won't admit this to anyone, but has reached the age where driving scares her and makes her nervous. She gets particularly overwhelmed in traffic when trying to make a left-hand turn. She is having trouble using her _____ attention to make decisions about what to notice at the intersection.
A) executive
B) divided
C) sustained
D) selective

Question

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Selective attention is the ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others, which is crucial when making decisions at busy intersections.

Esther Won't Admit This to Anyone, but Has Reached the Age