Types Of Attention Systems

Question 1

Selective Attention

Answer 1

Select the most important thing - choose conversation over TV

Question 2

Alternating attention

Answer 2

Switch between tasks

Question 3

Directed attention

Answer 3

Managing attention - stop saying/doing one task in order to do/say something else (Stroop rest)

Question 4

Divided attention

Answer 4

Attention to multiple things at once - making supper and watching kids

Question 5

Sustained attention

Answer 5

Maintain consistency - watch movie

Question 6

Focused attention

Answer 6

Discretely staying attended - returning focus to breathing during yoga