Attention

Question 1

Attention

Answer 1

the process of focusing on specific stimuli or aspects of the sensory environment whilst ignoring and therefore excluding others

Question 2

Sustained

Answer 2

maintenance of attention on a specific stimulus or task for a continuous period of time without being distracted

Question 3

Divided

Answer 3

the ability to distribute attention so that two or more activities may be performed simultaneously

Question 4

Selective

Answer 4

choosing and attending to a specific stimulus whilst at the same time excluding other stimuli