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vanroevan1994

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How would you answer this question?
« on: February 06, 2012, 06:43:12 pm »
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"Divided attention can often be successfully used when performing tasks. Give an example of how divided attention could be used to perform tasks, and clearly explain why it is possible for us to do two things at one time".

Im just a little confused on what the answer would be to that and how to answer it, thanks! :)
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Re: How would you answer this question?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2012, 07:53:38 pm »
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Ok selective attention is directed focus on a task (like as in learning to drive) whereas divided attention we can split between two or more tasks. For example I could be ironing my clothes at home one night and watching my favourite tv soap. I'm engaging in two tasks that both require a degree of focus.
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Re: How would you answer this question?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2012, 08:18:39 pm »
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Quote from: vanroevan1994 on February 06, 2012, 06:43:12 pm
"Divided attention can often be successfully used when performing tasks. Give an example of how divided attention could be used to perform tasks, and clearly explain why it is possible for us to do two things at one time".

Im just a little confused on what the answer would be to that and how to answer it, thanks! :)

Divided attention could be used when talking to a friend on the phone and also cooking a stir-fry at the same time. The reason why divided attention can occur is because the tasks are simple in nature or they've been well-rehearsed enough to allow other tasks to be performed simultaneously...

Hope that helps! :)
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