CHAPTER 4.5: Attention Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

what is selective attention?

A

devoting all of our attention to one particular thing

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2
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what is divided attention?

A

paying attention to several things at once

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3
Q

self proclaimed multi taskers perform ____ on cognitive tests

A

worse

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4
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what is inattentional blindness?

A

failure to notice visible events/objects bc attention is directed elsewhere

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