Attention

Attention in psychology

1. Objectives Meaning Definition Characteristics. Importance T ypes Uses Determinants/ Factors influencing attention Degree of attention Alteration in attention Nursing implications .

2. Review What did I learn in this class? 42

3. A t t e n tion: 43 Meaning: active part of consciousness. Definition: concentration of consciousness upon one object rather than others . Nature: Types of Attention: Non-volitional Attention : It is also called involuntary attention . Enforced Attention : instincts. Spontaneous Attention : internal motivation and sentiments Volitional Attention : It is also called voluntary attention . Implicit Attention : ordinary efforts Explicit Attention : make efforts for a number of times Factors related to Attention: External Factors: Size, Intensity, Repetition, Duration, Movement, Contrast, Change, Novelty, Internal Factors: Interest, Desire, Motives, Aim/Goal, Habit, Past Experience, aptitude, attitude, mental set, disposition and temperament etc. Inattention: required for attention.

4. Di s t r action: 44 Meaning: interference in attention. Definition: any factor which normally tends to break up attention Sources of Distraction External Factors: Noise, music, improper lighting, uncomfortable seats, inadequate ventilation, defective method of teaching, improper use of teaching aids, defective voice of the teacher, etc. Internal Factors: Emotional disturbances, ill- health, anger, fear, feeling of insecurity, boredom, lack of motivation, feeling of fatigue, lack of interest, unrelated subject matter, etc. Forms of Distraction Continuous Distraction Discontinuous Distraction Span of Attention: limit of the ability of a person to attend to a concentrate on something.

5. E v alu a tion 45

6. Que s tions: 46 Attention is an active part of …………………………………… Enforced attention is sustained by …………………………… Volitional attention is also called ……..………………. The object which causes the distraction is called ………………………. ……… … … … … … i s th e a p p a r atus usin g f or de t ermi n e the span of attention.

7. Answers: 47 Consciousness Instinct Voluntary attention Distructor Touchidoscope