what is selective attention?
the process of selecting or focusing on one or more stimuli for enhanced processing and analysis
what does selective attention require?
stimuli are filtered so that attention is focused and extraneous inputs ignored.
when does overt attention occurs?
focus coincides with a sensory stimulus, the centre of visual gaze or a conversation near you
what is the focus for covert attention?
covert attention the focus is independent of sensory orientation.
what happens in a divided attention task?
subjects are asked to process two or more simultaneous stimuli
what is dichotic presentation?
imultaneous
Dichotic presentation
delivery of different stimuli to both ears at the same time.
what is shadowing?
task requiring focused attention on one ear and repeating what is heard, while receiving stimuli in both ears.
what does all information enter?
sensory register
where does selected information make it?
into awareness and long-term memory
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