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1
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what is selective attention?

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the process of selecting or focusing on one or more stimuli for enhanced processing and analysis

2
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what does selective attention require?

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stimuli are filtered so that attention is focused and extraneous inputs ignored.

3
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when does overt attention occurs?

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focus coincides with a sensory stimulus, the centre of visual gaze or a conversation near you

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what is the focus for covert attention?

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covert attention the focus is independent of sensory orientation.

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what happens in a divided attention task?

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subjects are asked to process two or more simultaneous stimuli

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what is dichotic presentation?

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imultaneous
Dichotic presentation
delivery of different stimuli to both ears at the same time.

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what is shadowing?

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task requiring focused attention on one ear and repeating what is heard, while receiving stimuli in both ears.

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what does all information enter?

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sensory register

9
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where does selected information make it?

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into awareness and long-term memory

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come back to

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slide 15