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47. Danger, Food, Sex, Movement, Faces, And Stories Get The Most Attention

45. People Only Pay Attention To Salient Cues

46. People Can't Actually Multitask

Module by Joseph Cohn, updated more than 1 year ago

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How People Focus Their Attention

40. Attention Is Selective

41. People Filter Information

42. Well-Practiced Skills Don't Require Conscious Attention

43. Expectations Of Frequency Affect Attention

44. Sustained Attention Lasts About 10 Minutes

45. People Only Pay Attention To Salient Cues

46. People Can't Actually Multitask

47. Danger, Food, Sex, Movement, Faces, And Stories Get The Most Attention

48. Loud Noises Startle And Get Attention

49. For People To Pay Attention To Something, They Must First Perceive It

How People Focus Their Attention - Quiz

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