Choose one scenario from the following list and decide how difficult or easy it would be to do both at the same time and why. Apply a real-world experience where you may have experienced this difficulty. Apply learning theory/constructs in your rationale (e.g., Broadbent’s filter model of attention, attenuation model of attention, late selection model, processing capacity, perceptual load).
- Cook dinner and help your children do their homework.
- Drive a car and talk on the phone with a Bluetooth or other hands-free device.
- Read a book and listen to music.