Which is an example of a divided attention task?
A) checking Facebook while listening to a professor's lecture
B) looking at the professor's PowerPoints while listening to a lecture
C) taking notes while listening to a professor's lecture
D) writing on the computer while listening to a professor's lecture

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Checking Facebook while listening to a professor's lecture is an example of a divided attention task because it requires the individual to focus on two different tasks simultaneously, which can be challenging and can lead to reduced performance on both tasks.

Which Is an Example of a Divided Attention Task