1.in order to encode info we must pay attention to it, selective attention 2. divided attention, 3. sustained attention 4. divided attention can have negative effects on encoding, multitasking, which involves dividing attention between 2 or more tasks, compromises info getting to memory 5. recent studies have indicated that students text messaging during class is related to learning less course material, multitasking is also associated with symptoms of depression and social anxiety.

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