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Introducing attention

The cognitive process of attention is a state in which cognitive resources are focused on certain aspects of the environment rather than on others, and the central nervous system is in a state of readiness to respond to stimuli. It is often demonstrated by thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something in our environment. Attention can be focused internally, such as when we think about an event or a...

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