4.5.1 - Selective Attention
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What is selective attention?
💡 Hint: Think about how you focus in class.
Give an example of sustained attention.
💡 Hint: Consider tasks you do in one sitting.
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What does selective attention involve?
💡 Hint: Think about focusing in a noise-filled classroom.
True or False: Sustained attention is about quickly shifting focus between tasks.
💡 Hint: Reflect on taking exams.
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Consider a situation where someone is studying with background music. Discuss how selective and divided attention play a role in their ability to focus.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your own study habits.
Examine how cultural differences might lead to variations in selective attention across different societies.
💡 Hint: Think about examples where cultural backgrounds influence perception.
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