Human Growth and Development

Type of Attention

Example

Selective Attention: The ability to focus on one specific task or stimulus while ignoring irrelevant or distracting information. Sustained Attention: The ability to maintain focus on a task or stimulus over an extended period of time. Divided Attention: The ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli simultaneously. Alternating Attention: The ability to shift focus between different tasks or stimuli that require different responses. Focused Attention: The ability to direct attention to a single stimulus without distraction.

Focusing on a teacher’s instructions in a noisy classroom. Concentrating on a long reading assignment without becoming distracted. Driving while listening to the radio and talking to a passenger. Switching between reading a book and answering a text message. Paying attention to a specific sound or visual cue, like a bell ringing.

Habituation Habituation is a key process in perception, where repeated exposure to a stimulus reduces our response to it. This helps us focus on new, potentially more important stimuli, aiding learning and cognitive development. It filters out background noise, helping focus on important details and prioritize novel information for learning and memory.

Sensorimotor Activities Sensorimotor Activities refer to activities that involve both sensory experiences (like sight, sound, and touch) and motor actions (like movement, coordination, and manipulation). These activities are fundamental to early childhood development, helping babies and young children learn about their environment and build cognitive, physical, and sensory skills.

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