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Attention Flashcards

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Define Attention

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The process that directs our awareness to information available through our senses

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What are the 4 Attentional Dimensions?

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Broad-Internal: To analyze and plan
Broad-External: To assess
Narrow-Internal: To rehearse and adjust
Narrow-External: To focus and perform

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What is selective attention?

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The process of switching intentional focus to one set of cues while ignoring others

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What are some ways to use selective attention with athletic performance?

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  1. Performance Cues: study to see the sport for athletes to learn (ex: scouting)
  2. Practice to Reduce Distractions: add competitive stimuli, worse case scenarios, in uniform
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What are the methods to improve concentration?

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  1. Maintain Optimal Arousal Level
  2. Control the Amount of Information
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