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Attention and Perception — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
Attention and Perception revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points.
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Meaning and Functions of Attention
- Attention is the process of focusing on one stimulus among many.
- It involves alertness, vigilance (sustained attention), and active search.
- William James defined attention as the focusing of consciousness on a particular object.
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Types of Attention
- Selective Attention: Choosing one stimulus among many (e.g., watching TV while mother speaks).
- Divided Attention: Doing multiple tasks at once (e.g., talking while driving).
- Sustained Attention: Focusing for long periods (e.g., studying for exams).
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Determinants of Attention
- Objective (external) factors: Novelty, size, intensity, movement, duration, repetition, complexity, contrast.
- Subjective (internal) factors: Interest, motives, mindset, mood, past experience, goals, readiness.
- Bright, moving, or new things attract attention automatically.
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Span of Attention and Strategies to Improve It
- Span of attention: Number of items (digits/letters) a person can grasp at once — typically 7±2.
- Measured using Tachistoscope.
- Attention span (duration) has decreased to about 8.25 seconds due to technology.
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Attention is the process of focusingThere are six main typesAttention is influenced by external factorsPerception is the interpretation of sensoryGestalt psychologists proposed laws like figure
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Key topics in Attention and Perception include Meaning and Functions of Attention, Types of Attention, Determinants of Attention, Span of Attention and Strategies to Improve It. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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