Attention Flashcards
1
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Purpose of attention
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1) to alert/prepare
2) focus on some things while ignoring others
3) coordinate multiple tasks or goals
4) override habits
2
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Selective attention
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Selection of one source of information despite competition from others
3
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Early filter model (Broadbent)
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- filter occurs right after sensation
- based on physical characteristics; before pattern recognition
4
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Cocktail Party Phenomenon
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Capture of attention by info that’s presented in unattended channel
5
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Middle filter model (Triesman)
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- based on physical characteristics
- threshold is adjusted
- attended info can prime unattended
- little analysis of meaning unless attention captured
6
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Late filter model (Norman)
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- selection based on meaning
- attention limited in terms of how to respond
7
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Kahnan’s Capacity Model
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- depends on arousal and effort
- how attention is allocated to tasks
- individual is always evaluating performance
8
Q
Automatic criteria
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- occurs without intention
- occurs without awareness
- few (if any) resources used and does not interfere with other processes
9
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Controlled criteria
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- occurs with intention
- open to introspection
- takes attention all resources
10
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Types of attention
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Orientation
Selection
Control
Mental resource
