attention Flashcards
1
Q
what is attention?
A
The concentration of awareness on some phenomenon to the exclusion of other stimuli.
2
Q
what is selective attention?
A
- totally aware and focused on what we have selected to pay attention to
- kicking a goal
- studying for an exam
- changing gears in a car
3
Q
what is habituation?
A
decrease in attention when a stimulus is repeated
4
Q
what is dishabituation?
A
Change in events or activities that causes us to become aware of them
