Paying attention to certain things while tuning out others is the process of _____________ and maintaining focus over time is the process of ______________.
A) sustained attention; focused attention
B) selective attention; habituation
C) habituation; sustained attention
D) selective attention; sustained attention

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Selective attention involves focusing on one thing while filtering out others, while sustained attention involves maintaining that focus over time. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Paying Attention to Certain Things While Tuning Out Others Is