People with schizophrenia appear to have difficulty filtering out irrelevant distracting stimuli,a deficit that makes it nearly impossible to focus their ______ and organize their thoughts.

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The statement suggests that people with schizophrenia have difficulty filtering out irrelevant stimuli which makes it hard for them to focus on their attention and organize their thoughts. Therefore, the best choice is "attention." A and B could also be correct to some extent as schizophrenia does affect a person's thoughts and cognitions, but the main issue highlighted in the sentence is related to attention. D is not a suitable choice as there is no mention of responses in the sentence.

People with Schizophrenia Appear to Have Difficulty Filtering Out Irrelevant