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What term describes the ability to maintain focus on stimuli over an extended period?
What term describes the ability to maintain focus on stimuli over an extended period?
- Sustained Attention (correct)
- Selective Attention
- Multitasking
- Divided Attention
Which type of attention involves focusing on specific stimuli while actively ignoring other stimuli?
Which type of attention involves focusing on specific stimuli while actively ignoring other stimuli?
- Divided Attention
- Sustained Attention
- Cognitive Processing
- Selective Attention (correct)
What is the term for the mental effort required to perform tasks?
What is the term for the mental effort required to perform tasks?
- Divided Attention
- Sustained Attention
- Cognitive Processing (correct)
- Multitasking
What type of attention involves switching focus between several tasks?
What type of attention involves switching focus between several tasks?
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Which of the following describes sensory inputs that come from within the body?
Which of the following describes sensory inputs that come from within the body?
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Study Notes
Attention
- Refers to the concentration of mental resources on particular stimuli, enabling selective focus and improved processing.
Sustained Attention (Vigilance)
- Involves maintaining prolonged focus on a specific stimulus over an extended period, essential for tasks requiring continuous attention.
Selective Attention
- The ability to concentrate on particular stimuli while disregarding others, crucial for effective information processing in distracting environments.
Multitasking
- Involves the ability to switch attention rapidly between multiple tasks, which can impact efficiency and cognitive load.
Divided Attention
- The capability to split focus between several stimuli or tasks simultaneously, often leading to reduced performance on individual tasks.
Interaction Sources
- Information is gathered from the five senses: light (sight), sound (hearing), touch (tactile), taste (gustatory), and smell (olfactory), contributing to overall sensory perception.
Internal Stimuli
- Sensations that originate from within the body, such as hunger, pain, and internal feedback, influencing behavior and focus.
External Stimuli
- Sensory inputs that arise from the environment, including visual and auditory signals that can affect attention and actions.
Cognitive Processing
- Represents the mental effort necessary to perform tasks, encompassing memory, reasoning, and problem-solving capabilities.
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