Test 1.99 Flashcards
What the process for attention
Sensation –> perception —> memory=decision making
What is need for concentration in perception and decision making
- directing attention to appropriate cues
- shifting attention from one stumlus to another
- being able to sustain attention
- maintaining situational awareness
What are the four ways to direct attention
Broad external
Broad internal
Narrow external
Narrow internal
What is directing a broad external attention
To assess the environment
How do you direct attention to broad internal
To analyze and plan
How do you direct attention to narrow external
Focus on one or 2 cues
How you direct attention. To narrow internal
Rehearsal upcoming performance
What are the 3 key theoretical notions
Attentional selectivity
Attentional capacity
Attentional alertness
Explain attentional selectivity
Letting some information into the processing system while other information is screened or ignored
Explain attentional capacity
Automatic processing is less restrictive than controlled processing
Explain attentional alertness
Arousal narrows attentional field
What are example of attention training.
- leaning to shift attention
- learning to maintain focus
- distraction training
- rehearing game concentration
What does attention trading focus on
Association, self-talk, and mindfulness
Explain association attentional strategy
Motivating bodily functions and feelings, such as HR,breathing, and muscle tension
Explain dissociative attentional strategy
Not monitoring bodily functions, distraction and turning out
