Learn It from a Layman
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The Basics of Attention
59 minutes Posted Nov 11, 2022 at 5:34 pm.
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We discuss attention. What does paying attention mean? What's happening in the brain when you pay attention to something? Do humans really have a shorter attention span than a goldfish? Did Tim actually fall asleep while talking to his class? Can caffeine help with attention? What does cognitive modeling tell us about attention? Can we improve our attention span and ability to focus?