JMJ Marist Brothers

Notre Dame of Marbel University

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato

Villahermosa Marianne Daphne B. AB – PSYC II

Ms. Angeli Lou Orquia Cognittive Psychology MWF 10:30-11:30 PM

Functions of Attention
There are 4 main functions of attention:
Function Brief Description Example
Signal Detection and Signal Detective Theory I have this encounter, from
Vigilance is based on our perception a distance, I saw an object
where we viewed an object that seems to be a stone
as decision-making under but when I come closer it is
uncertainty. not.

Vigilance is the willingness

Most of the time especially
to pay our attention to a
at night, I am partially
situation for an extended
aware of my surroundings
amount of time.
that my sister is actually
calling my name.
Search We often engage in an I'm looking for an album
active search for a that I like but soon forget
particular target. due to my dogs' barks.
Selective attention Providing attention to A situation wherein my
specific events or objects. professor is talking and my
seatmate is chatting with
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Notre Dame of Marbel University
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato

me, and I chose to chat with

my seatmate.
Divided attention Having to do more than one I have a lot of requirements
task at a time (multi- to do and while doing so I
tasking). am also playing mobile
games.

Reference:
Werner, S. (2004). Lesson III: Attention Module 13. University of Idaho. Retrieved from:
https://webpages.uidaho.edu/psyc325/secure/13/13.slides.pdf