Cathy's research in the cognitive science laboratory shows that when participants are asked to think of word synonyms while completing a physical task, their speed reduced by 2-4 seconds. What is this an example of?
A)limited attention
B)dispositional bias
C)limited capacity
D)conceptual misunderstanding

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Limited capacity refers to the inability for people to complete two or more tasks at the same time with the same proficiency as one of these tasks
Key Takeaway: Limited capacity is a concept that explains why people can't do two things at the same time as well as they can do one thing. For example, if a person is driving and texting on their phone at the same time, they are most likely not paying enough attention on the road and not texting as quickly as they could. Doing one of these tasks alone at any given time is more efficient than doing two at the same time.

Cathy's Research in the Cognitive Science Laboratory Shows That When