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Attention and Perception

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

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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).
3

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.
4

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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