AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Selective attention refers to the processes that allow an individual to select and focus on particular input for further processing while simultaneously suppressing irrelevant or distracting information.

Detailed explanation-2: -Attention refers to a cognitive process that helps us respond to and interact with something or someone. Paying attention involves focusing on or tuning out information, perceptions or sensations. Selective attention is a type of attention. It helps you focus on a particular task for a certain period of time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Selective Attention: The ability to attend to a specific stimulus or activity in the presence of other distracting stimuli. Alternating Attention: The ability to change focus attention between two or more stimuli. Divided Attention: The ability to attend different stimuli or attention at the same time.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four main types of attention that we use in our daily lives: selective attention, divided attention, sustained attention, and executive attention.