You are watching your favorite TV show when your mom walks in and starts making requests for you to help her with some chores. You are able to keep your attention focused on the TV and ignore everything your mother just said. This is a form of __________
a. selective consciousness
b. divided attention
c. selective attention
d. conscious attention
Answer: C
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