Blink 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is attention really all about?
A
Bringing certain things into focus while leaving others vague.
2
Q
What is the 1st and most familiar subsystem of attention?
A
The flashlight.
3
Q
What is another name for the flashlight?
A
The orienting system.
4
Q
What does the flashlight allow you to do?
A
Focus on something, make it brighter and more clearly defined.
5
Q
What happens to things in the background while using the flashlight?
A
Become dim and out of focus.
6
Q
The flashlight can be a powerful tool, but it’s only effective if…
A
You keep it pointed in the right direction.
