Attention & performance: what is the capacity of divided attention?

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what is the capacity of divided attention?

Amber Carter · Accepted Answer

how well can we split our attention to different tasks
dual tasks studies
2 tasks alone
then tasks done separately 
compare results
if pps told one task more important, performance on 2nd task is poor
if pps told to respond however, both tasks evenly scored

Attention & performance

What is the capacity of divided attention?

How well can we split our attention to different tasks dual tasks studies 2 tasks alone then tasks done separately compare results if pps told one task more important, performance on 2nd task is poor if pps told to respond however, both tasks evenly scored

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