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?

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The skill being utilized in this scenario is selective attention, which involves being able to focus on one specific thing while filtering out other distractions or stimuli. In this case, the distracting conversations are being acknowledged but not given full attention or focus, allowing the individual to maintain their focus on the lecture.

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