Attention

Attention

The process of actively focusing on particular information while ignoring other information.

Sustained Attention

Focusing on one stimulus or task across a prolonged, continuous period of time.

Divided Attention

Splitting attention across two or more stimuli at one time, often involving multitasking.

Selective Attention

Exclusively focusing on a specific stimulus or task while ignoring all other stimuli.

Internal Stimuli

Information or sensations that originate from within the body, such as feelings of hunger or pain.

External Stimuli

Information or sensations that originate from outside the body, such as sounds or sights.

Predictive Principle

The focus on stimuli that are personally meaningful or important amongst other less meaningful stimuli.

Uncertainty Principle

The tendency to capture attention towards unpredictable or unfamiliar stimuli due to their potential significance.