Which of the following is true of divided attention in the context of memory encoding?
A. Divided attention is not likely to impede an individual's ability to pay attention to a specific aspect of an experience.
B. Divided attention is the ability to maintain attention to a selected stimulus for a prolonged period of time.
C. Divided attention can be especially detrimental to the process of encoding information.
D. Divided attention involves concentrating on different activities, one activity at a time.
Answer: C
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