The ability to focus on some sensory inputs while tuning out others is termed _________ attention.
A)specific
B)adaptive
C)targeted
D)selective

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Selective attention is the term used to describe the process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time while simultaneously ignoring irrelevant information that is also occurring.

The Ability to Focus on Some Sensory Inputs While Tuning