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Week 4.1 What is attention?

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What does the text define as the essence of attention?

Diversion of thoughts

Scattering of consciousness

Focalization of consciousness (correct)

Lack of focus

What does attention involve?

Ignoring all possible objects or trains of thought

Having multiple conflicting thoughts simultaneously

Maintaining a blurry perception of surroundings

Taking clear and vivid possession by the mind of one object or thought (correct)

Which term is used in the text to describe the act of focusing attention?

Focalization (correct)

Diffusion

Multiplication

Distraction

Which factor contributes to attention being considered a cognitive resource?

Limited capacity Signup and view all the answers

Why is the allocation of attention important for complex, skilled performance?

To manage greater demands efficiently Signup and view all the answers

How do experts differ from laypeople in terms of attention according to the text?

Experts allocate attention more effectively Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability is associated with experts showing heightened performance in multiple object tracking, visual short-term memory, task switching, and mental rotation?

Executive functioning Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attention, which task would likely be most challenging for someone who is not an expert?

Recognizing a familiar face in a crowd Signup and view all the answers

What type of cognitive skill is most likely to be improved through training to achieve the heightened abilities seen in experts?

Pattern recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is one key aspect of attention highlighted in the text?

Allocating attentional resources based on predefined rules Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest attention is related to learning?

Attention influences the role of learning Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is recommended in the text for optimizing attention?

Attending to salient environmental stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason researchers were able to obtain data in extreme situations during World War 2?

The availability of military technology Signup and view all the answers

In the context of attention and technology use, what contributes to accidents according to the text?

The mismatch between human capabilities and the demands of using technologies Signup and view all the answers

How did World War 2 provide researchers with unique data on attention compared to modern life?

By creating conflicts that extended beyond comfortable limits Signup and view all the answers