Focused Attention
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A Focused Attention is a state of awareness that ...
- See: Mindfulness.
References
2022
- chat.openai.com
- Q: what characterizes focused attention?
- A: Focused attention is the mental process of selectively focusing on a specific stimulus or task while blocking out distractions. It is an essential cognitive skill that enables us to effectively process information and perform tasks efficiently. Some characteristics of focused attention include:
- Voluntary control: Focused attention can be deliberately directed and controlled by the individual.
- Selective processing: When we focus our attention on a specific stimulus, we tend to filter out other distractions and only process the relevant information.
- Limited capacity: Our capacity for focused attention is limited and can be easily overwhelmed by too many distractions or a high cognitive load.
- Duration: Focused attention can be sustained over a period of time, but it can also be easily disrupted by fatigue or other factors.
- Relevance: Focused attention is typically directed towards stimuli or tasks that are perceived as important or relevant.
- Focused attention is an important cognitive ability that enables us to learn, solve problems, and perform tasks effectively. It is essential for many everyday activities and is also an important component of many mental health treatments, such as mindfulness and meditation practices.
2010
- (O'Brien & Toms, 2010) ⇒ Heather L. O'Brien, and Elaine G. Toms. (2010). “The Development and Evaluation of a Survey to Measure User Engagement.” In: Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 61(1). doi:10.1002/asi.v61:1
- QUOTE: ... A range of user and system-specific attributes were identified in the review of related research and exploratory study: aesthetics, sensory appeal, focused attention, awareness, challenge, control, feedback, interest, motivation, novelty, and perceived time. Influences on engagement are perceived usability, interactivity, and environmental/situational variables (e.g., interruptions, task pressures). ...