Attention to Detail: The Classical Music Listening Guide
How Attention Works
May 4, 2020
Explore the varying definitions of attention with a cognitive psychology professor. Learn how attention filters out distractions and improves focus. Discover the challenges conductors face in music rehearsals and the evolution of the attentional spotlight. Dive into training auditory attention for cognitive agility and redefining attention spans in the digital age.
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Quick takeaways
- Our attention filters out irrelevant details to focus on essential information consciously, aiding in dealing with complex environments.
- As we age, attentional spotlight may decrease, but cognitive training like useful field of view training can help maintain capacity for broader attention tasks.
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Attentional Capacity and Sensory Attention
Our attention is crucial in processing sensory information, focusing on selected inputs while ignoring others. This spotlight of attention allows us to process information consciously, affecting our behavior. For example, in the visual domain, our brain filters out irrelevant details to concentrate on essential information.
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