You are in class listening to the instructor, but the students on both sides of you are having separate quiet conversations.Even though these conversations are distracting, you are able to maintain your focus and attention on the lecture.What skill are you utilizing?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Selective attention is the ability to focus on one task or piece of information while ignoring other distractions, such as the conversations of others around you.

You Are in Class Listening to the Instructor, but the Students