Relationship between selective attention and memory Flashcards
Where does selective attention operate?
In the short-term sensory store
What does SA ensure in regards to information?
It ensures that information overload does not occur and prevents confusion, as the brain would not be able to cope with streams of information
How is the information separated into relevant and irrelevant?
A filtering mechanism is used which separates the relevant information from the irrelevant (noise) information
Why does SA exist?
So that athletes concentrate on one cue or stimulus (for example, the ball, position of player in a game of tennis) and exclude the others
When is SA very important?
When accurate or fast responses are required
How can SA be improved?
By learning through past experience and interaction with long-term memory
