At a library circulation desk, Daniela checks out materials while answering the telephone.This example shows ______.
A)divided attention
B)selective attention
C)elective attention
D)source monitoring

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Daniela is performing two tasks simultaneously (checking out materials and answering the phone), which requires her to divide her attention between the two. Therefore, the example shows divided attention. Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on specific information while ignoring others, elective attention is not a recognized term, and source monitoring refers to the ability to identify the source of information.

At a Library Circulation Desk, Daniela Checks Out Materials While