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CLEP Intro to Educational Psychology Exam Prep

Category - CLEP Intro Educational Psychology

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Maya just learned to tie her shoes. Each time she does so, she concentrates throughout the entire process. Her older brother has been tying his shoes for years. He can talk, sing a song, or even watch a movie while tying his shoes. What is this called?
  1. Unlimited attention
  2. Variability
  3. Multiple attention
  4. Automaticity
Explanation
Answer: D - When a behavior has been practiced and requires few or no attentional resources, it has become automatic. This is called automaticity. Once automaticity has occurred, it is easier to perform multiple tasks at once, such as tying shoes while talking.
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