James is interested in just about any type of electronic equipment, such as digital video recorders, computers, and digital cameras. He subscribes to several magazines devoted to these types of products, and he visits several different websites to learn more about these products. Which individual factor affecting attention is influencing James to attend to information about these products?

E). Motivation.

Explanation:

As per the given situation, 'motivation' is the individual factor that is influencing or encouraging James to attend to details or information about theses products as behavioral changes are often witnessed as a consequence of intrinsic or extrinsic motivation. Such motivation vitalizes the interest and curiosity in an individual and promotes a kind of 'personal satisfaction' that he/she attains after accomplishing their interests as this motivation or encouragement invokes a behavior along with a tendency to explore their interests and accomplish the desired goals. Thus, option E is the correct answer.