In a dual task situation, performance on the secondary task may indicate the demands of attention for the primary task.

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In a dual task situation, the performance on the secondary task can indeed reflect the attentional demands of the primary task. If the primary task requires a high level of attention, performance on the secondary task is likely to decrease, indicating the high cognitive load of the primary task.

In a Dual Task Situation, Performance on the Secondary Task