Module 8 - Lesson 1 (Pt. 2) Flashcards
The things that distracts you. Whether you should do 2 things at a time or multitask.
Conflict in Attention
Easy distraction, impulsiveness, moodiness, and failure to follow through on plans.
Attention Deficit Disorder
limited capacity for paying attention.
Attention Bottleneck
categories are necessary / has positive impact; but heavy reliance on them is sometimes misleading.
Categorizing
Exercise & adequate sleep / behavioral therapy.
Other Procedures
measuring speed and accuracy of responds.
HOW?
tendency to read the words instead the color of the ink. People do better, if they blur their vision.
Stroop Effect
Stands out immediately; connected of speed and accuracy to Top-Down Process.
Pre-attentive Process
Familiar or typical examples. Member of category, non-member, borderline case.
Prototypes
Searching thoroughly; connected to Top-Down Process.
Attentive Process
Peripheral stimuli control it. When you lose concentration.
Bottom-up Process
thinking about one of the concepts shown in this figure will activate, or Prime, the concepts linked to it.
Spreading Activation
Alcohol exposure, lead poisoning, epilepsy, or emotional stress.
Causes of ADHD
same with excessive activity and fidgetiness.
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Reduce the impulsivity and attention deficit problems.
Stimulant Drugs
