Considering what cognitive psychologists tell us about attention, identify the pair of activities that most people would have trouble doing simultaneously.
A)Mentally planning a weekend camping trip while jogging
B)Thinking about what to cook for dinner while combing one's hair
C)Watching the evening news on television while studying for an exam
D)Carrying on a conversation about the meaning of life while walking down the street

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Activities that demand similar cognitive resources, such as watching the news and studying for an exam, both of which require significant attention and processing of complex information, are more difficult to perform simultaneously.

Considering What Cognitive Psychologists Tell Us About Attention, Identify the Pair