Question

Define attention. Explain its properties.

Answer 1

Answer:

Attention refers to the process through which certain stimuli are selected from a group of others. It requires an allocation of effort. The objects that are at the centre are the focus of attention while objects that are away from the centre are at the fringe.

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Answer 2

Attention and its properties

Explanation:

• Attention is the unique capability of selective concentration on a discrete stimulus and ignoring other perceived stimuli.
• This involves both cognitive and behavioral processes.
• Attention can be selective or sustained.  
• The properties of attention include selection, activation, concentration, search, alertness, volume, stability, switchability, distribution.
• Selection of stimulus over a group of perceivable stimuli leading to selective attention
• Search facilitates to find specified topic or stimulus  
• Alertness denotes readiness to attend
• Concentration refers to the focus of awareness of one thing over the other