Psychologists have identified a number of characteristics of attention. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?
A) Attention has a limited capacity.
B) Attention is selective.
C) Attention is not necessary for multitasking.
D) Attention can be "blind."

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Attention is necessary for multitasking, so C is the option that does not describe a characteristic of attention. A) Attention has a limited capacity means that it cannot be divided indefinitely. B) Attention is selective means that it can focus on certain stimuli while ignoring others. D) Attention can be "blind" means that we can miss things that are in our visual field due to attentional deficits or biases.

Psychologists Have Identified a Number of Characteristics of Attention