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  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/03%3A_Cognitive_Development_in_Early_Childhood/3.03%3A_Information_Processing
    Information processing researchers have focused on several issues in cognitive development for this age group, including improvements in attention skills, changes in the capacity, and the emergence of...Information processing researchers have focused on several issues in cognitive development for this age group, including improvements in attention skills, changes in the capacity, and the emergence of executive functions in working memory. Additionally, in early childhood memory strategies, memory accuracy, and autobiographical memory emerge. Early childhood is seen by many researchers as a crucial time period in memory development.
  • 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_Introduction
    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 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/Prince_Georges_Community_College/COM_1090%3A_Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Among_Family_Friends__and_at_Work/02%3A_Social_Media_and_Interpersonal_Communication
    One important finding in Schmitt, Breur & Wulf’s research is that “people reporting an increased use of text-based tools in the context of telework also reported increased perceptions of feeling overl...One important finding in Schmitt, Breur & Wulf’s research is that “people reporting an increased use of text-based tools in the context of telework also reported increased perceptions of feeling overloaded, while those reporting increased use of videoconferencing tools did not.” They speculated that one reason for this may be that videoconferencing is synchronous, meaning the employees communicate at a time that is scheduled, while text-based tools are asynchronous and may lead to the experienc…
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Sacramento_City_College/INDIS_313%3A_First_Year_Seminar_Textbook_for_Instructors_(DeMartini)/02%3A_Academic_Success_Strategies/2.03%3A_Studying_Memory_and_Test_Taking/2.3.03%3A_Studying
    This is a good connection to make, but if your assignment is to critique the literary aspects of King’s long epistle, you need to be able to come back to the actual words of the letter and see what tr...This is a good connection to make, but if your assignment is to critique the literary aspects of King’s long epistle, you need to be able to come back to the actual words of the letter and see what trends you can see in his writing and why he may have used his actual words to convey the powerful message.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Angelina_College/AC_College_Success/02%3A_Effective_Time_Management_Learning_Styles_and_Study_Strategies/2.25%3A_Studying
    Four myths about studying. Study strategies: mnemonics, concept association, idea clusters, spacing, interleaving, and practice testing. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses of preferred approaches an...Four myths about studying. Study strategies: mnemonics, concept association, idea clusters, spacing, interleaving, and practice testing. Recognizing strengths and weaknesses of preferred approaches and practicing active continuous improvement.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Diablo_Valley_College/COUNS_120%3A_Student_Success_(Wembes)/07%3A_Studying_Memory_and_Test_Taking/7.03%3A_Studying
    This is a good connection to make, but if your assignment is to critique the literary aspects of King’s long epistle, you need to be able to come back to the actual words of the letter and see what tr...This is a good connection to make, but if your assignment is to critique the literary aspects of King’s long epistle, you need to be able to come back to the actual words of the letter and see what trends you can see in his writing and why he may have used his actual words to convey the powerful message.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology_(Andrade_and_Walker)/11%3A_Attention/11.04%3A_Divided_Attention
    The page explores the myth of multitasking and its impact on performance. While some people claim to multitask efficiently, research indicates that dividing attention often impairs performance. A stud...The page explores the myth of multitasking and its impact on performance. While some people claim to multitask efficiently, research indicates that dividing attention often impairs performance. A study by Spelke et al. showed that extensive practice might allow some to manage two complex tasks simultaneously, but it's not universal. The dangers of multitasking while driving, especially with cell phones, are highlighted.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Coalinga_College/Understanding_Biological_Behavior_(C-ID_PSY_150)/08%3A_States_of_Consciousness/8.03%3A_Attention/8.3.07%3A_References
    Attention in dichotic listening: Affective cues and the influence of instructions. Driven to distraction: Dual-task studies of simulated driving and conversing on a cellular telephone. In Brian Ross (...Attention in dichotic listening: Affective cues and the influence of instructions. Driven to distraction: Dual-task studies of simulated driving and conversing on a cellular telephone. In Brian Ross (Ed.), The Psychology of Learning and Motivation (Vol. Friedrich is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a cognitive neuropsychologist interested in behavioral and neural aspects of attention and perception.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Moraine_Park_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Develpment_(MPTC_Version)/04%3A_Cognitive_Development_in_Early_Childhood/4.03%3A_Information_Processing
    Information processing researchers have focused on several issues in cognitive development for this age group, including improvements in attention skills, changes in the capacity, and the emergence of...Information processing researchers have focused on several issues in cognitive development for this age group, including improvements in attention skills, changes in the capacity, and the emergence of executive functions in working memory. Additionally, in early childhood memory strategies, memory accuracy, and autobiographical memory emerge. Early childhood is seen by many researchers as a crucial time period in memory development.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Counseling_and_Guidance/College_Success_(OpenStax)/06%3A_Studying_Memory_and_Test_Taking/6.02%3A_Studying
    This page emphasizes the importance of focus, discipline, and tailored strategies for effective studying. It highlights creating a distraction-free environment, employing techniques like spaced learni...This page emphasizes the importance of focus, discipline, and tailored strategies for effective studying. It highlights creating a distraction-free environment, employing techniques like spaced learning, interleaving, and practice testing for better retention. Emphasis is placed on active engagement with material, adapting to learning preferences, and teaching others as effective methods.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Heritage_University/Introductory_Psychology_-_Heritage_University/04%3A_Week_4_-_Biological_Psychology/4.02%3A_Class_Day_4.2/4.2.01%3A_Studying
    This is a good connection to make, but if your assignment is to critique the literary aspects of King’s long epistle, you need to be able to come back to the actual words of the letter and see what tr...This is a good connection to make, but if your assignment is to critique the literary aspects of King’s long epistle, you need to be able to come back to the actual words of the letter and see what trends you can see in his writing and why he may have used his actual words to convey the powerful message.

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