At any given moment, we are faced with more information than we can effectively process, and consequently we focus our attention on the information that is most relevant to our immediate or long-term goals. This suggests that attention is:
A) not necessary for multitasking.
B) blind.
C) similar to a hypnotic state.
D) limited in capacity.

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The statement suggests that attention is limited in the amount of information we can effectively process, indicating that attention has a capacity limit. Option A is incorrect because multitasking also requires attention. Option B and C are both incorrect, as they do not accurately reflect the concept of attention as presented in the statement.

At Any Given Moment, We Are Faced with More Information