Question

Even if musically inclined, it is difficult to tap a steady three times with your left hand while tapping four times with your right hand because both tasks require
1. dual processing
2. change deafness
3. change blindness
4. conscious attention

Answer 1

Answer: 4. conscious attention

Explanation: Conscious attention refers to choosing and pursuing one chain of thought. It requires you to focus on a particular thought or action while forgoing others. When a task or thought needs conscious attention, the mind highlights the task and prioritizes it at the expense of others.

Tapping and counting simultaneously with one hand is an example of this task. It becomes difficult and almost impossible to attempt this with both hands.