Visual Attention and Working Memory

Question 1

Name the 4 types of attention

Answer 1

SODS
Sustained - focus on for a prolonged time
Oriented - directed attention, only relates to a single stimulus
Divided - focus on 2 or more things, diminished performance
Selective - directed attention, certain stimuli are preferred over others

Question 2

Define sustained attention

Answer 2

Focus on for a prolonged time

Question 3

Define oriented attention

Answer 3

Directed attention, only relates to a single stimulus

Question 4

Define divided attention

Answer 4

Focus on 2 or more things, diminished performance

Question 5

Define selective attention

Answer 5

Directed attention, certain stimuli are preferred over others
Hierarchy of stimuli