Overview of Attention in Psychology

The part of the cerebellum responsible for planning and initiating movement.

The part of the cerebellum responsible for correcting limb positioning during movement.

The part of the cerebellum responsible for balance and posture.

Bundles of fibers connecting the cerebellum to the brain and spinal cord for communication.

The output pathway from the cerebellum to the midbrain, responsible for fine-tuning voluntary movement.

The input pathway from the pons to the cerebellum, responsible for processing planned movement versus actual execution.

The input pathway from the spinal cord and medulla to the cerebellum, responsible for sensory information and output related to balance and posture.

The part of the brainstem responsible for relaying sensory and motor signals, and integrating motor commands from higher levels.

The highest levels of motor control, including the motor cortex, basal ganglia, and cerebellum.

The lowest levels of motor control, primarily the spinal cord.

The ability of the brain to adapt and rewire its structure and function in response to experience, learning, and injury.

A type of memory that involves the conscious recall of facts and events.

A type of declarative memory that stores personal experiences, such as your first day of school or a special birthday.

A type of declarative memory that stores general knowledge and facts, such as the capital of France or the formula for water.

A type of memory that involves unconscious learning and remembering, such as skills, habits, and conditioned responses.

A type of implicit memory that stores how to perform tasks and actions, such as riding a bike or playing the piano.

A type of implicit memory that involves unconscious influence of a stimulus on later responses.

A process that strengthens the connections between neurons, making it easier for them to communicate.

The ability to selectively concentrate on one aspect of the environment while ignoring others.

A type of attention that is goal-directed and controlled.

A type of attention that is triggered by a stimulus and involuntary.

The intentional selection of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors; it involves the ability to suppress inappropriate responses and maintain focus on goals.

The part of the brain that plays a key role in cognitive control, particularly in managing conflict, error detection, and selecting the correct behavior.

A test used to assess cognitive flexibility, working memory, and goal-directed behavior. The task requires participants to switch between different sorting rules based on color, shape, or number.

A neuroimaging technique used to study brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow, which are associated with neuronal activity.