Summary: The Importance Of Attention In Memory

Memory is the mental or physical power by which the mind retains and recalls information. Attention relates to the awareness of someone or something; being intrigued with someone or something, and/or having an interest in, or valuing it as important. When individuals focus they are conditioning their minds to constructively envision images/illustrations in a more vivid light. Finally, paying attention entails listening, watching; assess something or someone very carefully. The ways in which individuals’ retain, or memorize information, and their ability to pay attention varies tremendously; some are able to focus clearly, and others are not. A question to propose evolves around the effects of multi-tasking or divided attention and how well individuals are able to pay attention. Some examples researched involve the use of cell phones, (talking, texting), walking and talking with another individual, the awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes, and determining the impact of ingesting glucose to improve attention. During a simulated study, participants were asked to walk while talking on a cell phone to test inattentional blindness (or, perceptual …show more content…
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