Cognitive Processes: Attention Part 1
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What is attention?

  • Ignoring all objects and ideas in the environment
  • Concentration of consciousness on one object at a particular time to the exclusion of others (correct)
  • Focusing on multiple objects at the same time
  • Switching focus rapidly between different objects

    • What process compels an individual to select a particular stimulus of interest among many?

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention (correct)
  • Memory retrieval
  • Decision-making

    • What does the text define as attention according to Sharma RN 1967?

  • Focusing on a single object or idea at a particular time to the exclusion of others (correct)
  • Rapidly switching focus between different objects
  • Concentration of consciousness on a single object or idea at all times
  • Ignoring all stimuli except one

    • In the context provided, what does 'focusing attention towards a particular object or stimulus' mean?

    <p>Concentrating on a specific object or stimulus amidst many others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about attention in terms of focusing consciousness?

    <p>Concentrating consciousness on one object rather than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attention requires a conscious effort on your part, such as solving an assignment problem in mathematics?

    <p>Voluntary attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of voluntary attention requires attention obtained by repeated act of will, struggling hard to keep oneself attentive?

    <p>Explicit voluntary attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attention is aroused by the instinct and is called enforced non-voluntary attention?

    <p>Enforced attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of involuntary attention is around without the play of will or without making a conscious effort on our part?

    <p>Involuntary attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attention is obtained by repeated act of will, requiring a strong will power, keen attention, and a strong motive for accomplishment of the task?

    <p>Explicit voluntary attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, what type of attention is aroused without the play of will or making a conscious effort on our part?

    <p>Enforced attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attention is typically demanded during examination days for securing good grades?

    <p>Explicit voluntary attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attention is aroused by the instinct and is called enforced non-voluntary attention?

    <p>Enforced attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attention involves a single act of will responsible for arousing attention, such as a teacher assigning practice work to a child with a warning of punishment if not completed?

    <p>Implicit voluntary attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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