What does the test to study sustained attention of people require them to do?
A. Respond discretely to specific visual, auditory, or tactile stimuli
B. Shift their focus of attention and move between tasks that have different cognitive requirements
C. Maintain attentional focus for an extended period of time
D. Respond to multiple task demands simultaneously
Answer: C
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