When one is multitasking, there is ________.

A. more sustained attention
B. less inattentional blindness
C. less sustained attention
D. less selective attention


Answer: C

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a. stimuli and responses. b. responses and cognitions. c. stimuli and goals. d. goals and behaviors.

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