Attention And Concentration
1. Attention
- Attention is the ability of the mind to focus on specific stimuli or information while ignoring others. It is about selecting what to notice.
- It can be broad or narrow
- It may shift quickly from one thing to another
- Duration: Short-term, momentary
- Example: Listening to a teacher while ignoring background noise
2. Concentration
- Concentration is the ability to sustain attention over a period of time on a particular task or activity. It involves mental effort and persistence.
- It is usually deep and prolonged
- Requires control and discipline
- Duration: Long-term, continuous
- Example: Solving a math problem for 30 minutes without getting distracted