Selective attention is ________, whereas divided attention is ________.
A) vigilance; focusing on a specific event
B) paying attention only occasionally; constantly paying attention
C) focusing on one thing; focusing on many things
D) paying attention to detail; paying attention to significant events

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Selective attention is the ability to focus on one thing, while ignoring other stimuli. Divided attention is the ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli at the same time.

Selective Attention Is ________, Whereas Divided Attention Is ________

Selective Attention Is , Whereas Divided Attention Is