The document discusses definitions of attention from various authors. Attention is defined as concentrating consciousness on one object rather than others. It is the process of clearly presenting an object of thought to the mind. Attention involves selecting a particular stimulus according to one's interests from multiple environmental stimuli. Factors that influence attention include intrinsic factors like interests and past experiences as well as extrinsic factors like stimulus intensity, novelty, and location. Distraction is defined as any stimulus that draws attention away from the intended object of focus. Distraction can be continuous, discontinuous, or removed by being active, disregarding it, or incorporating it into the work.
2. ? Attention is the concentration of
consciousness upon one object rather
than upon another.
? Dumville 1938
? Attention is the process of getting an
object of thought clearly before the mind
? Ross (1951)
3. ? Process which compels the individual
to select some particular stimulus
according to his interest and attitude
out of the multiplicity of stimuli
present in the environment
? Sharma R. N. (1967)
5. External Factors Internal Factors
? Nature of stimulus
? Intensity of stimulus
? Size of stimulus
? Contrast, change and
novelty
? Location of stimulus
? Repetition of stimulus
? Movement of stimulus
? Definite form of the
object
? Isolation of stimulus
? Interest & attention
? Motives
? Mental set up
? Past experience
? Emotion
? Habit
? Aim
? Meaning
? Disposition and
temperament
7. ? Distraction means any stimulus whose
presence interferes with the process of
attention or draws away attention from the
object which we wish to attend
? HR Bhatia - 1968
8. External Factors Internal Factors
? Noise
? Music
? Improper lighting
? Uncomfortable seats
? Unfavourable
temperature
? Inadequate ventilation
? Defective methods of
teaching
? Defective voice of the
teacher
? Emotional disturbances
? Ill health
? Boredom
? Lack of motivation
? Fatigue
9. ? Continuous distraction
? The distraction is continuous in nature.
? Discontinuous distraction
? It is irregular
? Distraction removal
? Being active
? Disregard for distraction
? Making the distraction a part of the work
