Attention Flashcards

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Attention

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the process of focusing on specific stimuli or aspects of the sensory environment whilst ignoring and therefore excluding others

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Sustained

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maintenance of attention on a specific stimulus or task for a continuous period of time without being distracted

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Divided

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the ability to distribute attention so that two or more activities may be performed simultaneously

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Selective

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choosing and attending to a specific stimulus whilst at the same time excluding other stimuli

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