Because attention is limited in capacity, we tend to:
A) focus on information that is most relevant to our immediate or long-term goals.
B) always hear our name mentioned at a party.
C) be easily hypnotized.
D) get overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and other sensations in the external environment.

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Our brains have limited attentional resources, so we tend to focus on information that is most relevant to our immediate or long-term goals. This helps us conserve energy and process information more efficiently.

Because Attention Is Limited in Capacity, We Tend To