Teasdale (1995) asked participants to generate random numbers.The participants most deviated from the instructions when:
A)the phonological loop was occupied with irrelevant speech.
B)the visuospatial sketchpad was being used for imagery.
C)during the primacy part of a serial position curve.
D)when the central executive was not providing focus on the task.

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Teasdale's study found that participants most deviated from the instructions when the central executive was not providing focus on the task. This suggests that the central executive plays a crucial role in regulating attention and behavior, and when it is not actively engaged, people may be more prone to making mistakes or deviating from instructions. The other options (A, B, and C) are not directly related to deviations from instructions in Teasdale's study.

Teasdale (1995) Asked Participants to Generate Random Numbers