Attention

Cognitive process of selectively concentrating on aspects of the environment.

Focus Cognitive focus

Attention refers to the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on specific aspects of the environment while ignoring others. It plays a crucial role in perception, learning, memory formation, and decision-making.

/əˈtɛnʃən/

From Latin 'attentionem', a derivative of 'attendere' meaning 'to stretch toward, attend to'.

Cognition Mental Process

Selective Attention Divided Attention Sustained Attention

Cognitive Psychology Neuroscience

cognitive process mental process psychological trait