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Divided attention is perceiving only one stimulus at a time and changing the focus over time. True or False?

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False. Divided attention involves perceiving and processing multiple stimuli simultaneously or rapidly switching attention between different stimuli.

Step-by-step explanation:

False. Divided attention involves perceiving and processing multiple stimuli simultaneously or rapidly switching attention between different stimuli. It is the ability to distribute attention and cognitive resources across multiple tasks or stimuli at the same time. For example, a person driving a car needs to pay attention to the road, the speedometer, the rearview mirror, and other vehicles on the road all at once.

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