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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Developmental_Psychology/Lifespan_Development_-_A_Psychological_Perspective_2e_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/09%3A_Late_Adulthood/9.11%3A_Attention_and_Problem_SolvingChanges in sensory functioning and speed of processing information in late adulthood often translates into changes in attention. Research has shown that older adults are less able to selectively focus...Changes in sensory functioning and speed of processing information in late adulthood often translates into changes in attention. Research has shown that older adults are less able to selectively focus on information while ignoring distractors, although Jefferies and her colleagues found that when given double time, older adults could perform at young adult levels. Other studies have also found that older adults have greater difficulty shifting their attention between objects or locations.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Understanding_Biological_Behavior_(C-ID_PSY_150)/08%3A_States_of_Consciousness/8.03%3A_Attention/8.3.01%3A_Learning_Objectives_and_IntroductionWhen watching for a rare event, it is easy to allow concentration to lag. (This a continues to be a challenge today for TSA agents, charged with looking at images of the contents of your carry-on item...When watching for a rare event, it is easy to allow concentration to lag. (This a continues to be a challenge today for TSA agents, charged with looking at images of the contents of your carry-on items in search of knives, guns, or shampoo bottles larger than 3 oz.) Attention in the context of this type of search task refers to the level of sustained attention or vigilance one can maintain.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Understanding_Biological_Behavior_(C-ID_PSY_150)/08%3A_States_of_Consciousness/8.03%3A_Attention/8.3.05%3A_Outside_ResourcesVideo: Here's a wild example of how much we fail to notice when our attention is captured by one element of a scene. Video: Try this test to see how well you can focus on a task in the face of a lot o...Video: Here's a wild example of how much we fail to notice when our attention is captured by one element of a scene. Video: Try this test to see how well you can focus on a task in the face of a lot of distraction. What are the implications of processing all ignored information fully, even if you aren't consciously aware of that information? What are the public policy implications of current evidence of inattentional blindness as a result of distracted driving?
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Understanding_Biological_Behavior_(C-ID_PSY_150)/08%3A_States_of_Consciousness/8.03%3A_Attention/8.3.06%3A_VocabularyThe ability to flexibly allocate attentional resources between two or more concurrent tasks. The failure to notice a fully visible object when attention is devoted to something else. The ability to se...The ability to flexibly allocate attentional resources between two or more concurrent tasks. The failure to notice a fully visible object when attention is devoted to something else. The ability to select certain stimuli in the environment to process, while ignoring distracting information. A task in which the individual is asked to repeat an auditory message as it is presented. The ability to process information for meaning when the individual is not consciously aware of that information.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology_(Andrade_and_Walker)/11%3A_Attention/11.02%3A_History_of_AttentionThe research on attention has grown significantly since the 1950s, exploring its connection to memory, executive functioning, and its role in learning and behavior. This understanding is vital as atte...The research on attention has grown significantly since the 1950s, exploring its connection to memory, executive functioning, and its role in learning and behavior. This understanding is vital as attention deficits affect educational and workplace performance, making it a key topic in psychology. Historically, philosophers like Joan Luis Vives and William James laid foundational thoughts on attention, which later evolved into scientific inquiry with experimental methods.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Child_Abuse_and_Neglect%3A__Stopping_the_Maltreatment_of__Our_Future_Generations/05%3A_Chapter_5_-_What_is_Child_Neglect_-_Physical_Educational_and_Emotional_Neglect/5.03%3A_What_is_Emotional_NeglectThe School of Life states that "Emotional neglect - the withholding of parental love during childhood - can have a psychological impact no less profound than other forms of abuse. No one remembers the...The School of Life states that "Emotional neglect - the withholding of parental love during childhood - can have a psychological impact no less profound than other forms of abuse. No one remembers their toy’s name, listens to their joys or sorrows, or pays any attention to them or what is important to them. (What Is Emotional Neglect? The School of Life goes on to state that "a lot of our adult problems come down to varieties of emotional neglect suffered in childhood."
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Development/Lifespan_Development_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Physical_and_Cognitive_Development_in_Infants_and_Toddlers_(Birth_to_Age_3)/3.04%3A_Cognition_and_Memory_in_Infants_and_ToddlersThis section outlines the learning objectives for understanding cognitive development in infants and toddlers. It covers milestones in cognitive development, methods of studying infant cognition, type...This section outlines the learning objectives for understanding cognitive development in infants and toddlers. It covers milestones in cognitive development, methods of studying infant cognition, types of memory and their development, major theories of cognitive development, and variations influenced by environmental factors.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Counseling_and_Guidance/College_Success_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Communicating/8.03%3A_Communication_and_TechnologyThis page emphasizes the crucial role of technology in communication and the importance of adapting to digital tools and etiquette. It outlines five essential internet literacies—Attention, Participat...This page emphasizes the crucial role of technology in communication and the importance of adapting to digital tools and etiquette. It outlines five essential internet literacies—Attention, Participation, Collaboration, Network Awareness, and Critical Consumption—promoting mindful engagement and productivity. The impact of social media is highlighted, noting its addictive nature and its ability to influence personal relationships and behaviors.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Student_Development_001_for_College_Success/07%3A_Communicating/7.04%3A_Communication_and_TechnologyIt is probably a good thing to sometimes step back and take a look at how we use our communication tools, and even more importantly, we need to ask ourselves if we are using them to our advantage and ...It is probably a good thing to sometimes step back and take a look at how we use our communication tools, and even more importantly, we need to ask ourselves if we are using them to our advantage and not just to pass the time. Just as it is important to know your responsibilities in using communication technologies, it is necessary for you to understand that there is a code of honor and etiquette to go along with them.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology_(Andrade_and_Walker)/11%3A_Attention/11.05%3A_SubitizingThis text discusses two psychological theories: subitizing and Treisman's Attenuation Model. Subitizing is the ability to recognize small numbers of objects quickly, often through recognizable pattern...This text discusses two psychological theories: subitizing and Treisman's Attenuation Model. Subitizing is the ability to recognize small numbers of objects quickly, often through recognizable patterns. It contrasts with broader theories that are less precise but cover more phenomena. Treisman???s model relates to divided attention, proposing that unattended information is not entirely blocked but attenuated, allowing meaningful information to pass through.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Bakersfield_College/Strategies_for_Success_in_a_Nursing_Program_(Harding_and_Merritt)/10%3A_Communicating/10.04%3A_Communication_and_TechnologyIt is probably a good thing to sometimes step back and take a look at how we use our communication tools, and even more importantly, we need to ask ourselves if we are using them to our advantage and ...It is probably a good thing to sometimes step back and take a look at how we use our communication tools, and even more importantly, we need to ask ourselves if we are using them to our advantage and not just to pass the time. Just as it is important to know your responsibilities in using communication technologies, it is necessary for you to understand that there is a code of honor and etiquette to go along with them.
