Which of the following type of auditory input characteristic does NOT grab our attention?
A) personalized (e.g., own name)
B) loudness
C) non-speech sounds (e.g., tones)
D) semantically-related to the primary task

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Non-speech sounds like tones are less likely to grab our attention compared to personalized auditory inputs (like hearing one's own name), loudness, and inputs that are semantically related to the primary task we are focused on. These other types inherently have more significance or relevance to us, making them more effective at capturing our attention.

Which of the Following Type of Auditory Input Characteristic Does