Imagine That You Are Currently Trying to Solve a Problem

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are currently trying to solve a problem. Which of the following statements about attention would be relevant to your situation?

A) You may experience divided attention because of distracting ideas.
B) If it is a real-world problem, divided attention is not likely to present a problem.
C) If it is a real-world problem, the appropriate part of the problem-the part that requires attention-should be obvious.
D) Although attention is important in problem solving, good problem solvers and poor problem solvers do not differ in their ability to pay attention to specific inconsistencies.