The ability to resist interference from irrelevant information to stay focused on the task at hand is called ______.
A) processing speed
B) inhibition
C) generativity
D) selective attention

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Inhibition is the cognitive process that involves controlling one's attention, behavior, thoughts, and/or emotions to override a strong internal predisposition or external lure, allowing one to stay focused on the task at hand despite distractions.

The Ability to Resist Interference from Irrelevant Information to Stay