sustained attention -vigiliance- Flashcards
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sustained attention -vigiliance-
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Continuously monitoring an environment to detect target signals
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automatic proccess in attention
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involves those activities that do not require attention or capacity and can develop from doing something frequently. It also involves parallel processing like doing two things at the same time
-playing the piano, walking, and singing a song you are familiar with.
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controlled process in attention
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requires conscious attention and is most evident in novel situations.
- the first time a person drives a car, writing a letter to a friend, and answering interview questions