Millie is watching television with her parents. They watch her favorite cartoon. When the evening news comes on she looks away and amuses herself with a doll. One of the news stories shows a clip of an upcoming animated children's movie. Millie looks up from her play and watches the movie clip. When Millie watches the clip it is an example of:
A) decrement of attention
B) recovery of attention
C) instant recall
D) reclaiming interest

Question

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Millie's renewed attention to the television when the animated movie clip comes on, after previously losing interest during the news, is an example of recovery of attention. This demonstrates her ability to regain focus on a stimulus that is of interest to her, after a period of diverted attention.

Millie Is Watching Television with Her Parents