Center for Attention Learning and Memory
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Written by Michelle Onofrio Entrepreneur In our hectic culture, it can seem like staying focused on one task is impossible. Here, Gretchen Rubin lessens the intimidation of maintaining a quiet focus by offering 11 practical suggestions that can be applied, little by little, to our daily lives. Fox News - Lifestyle What levels... Continue Reading →
Written by Anna Aylward This month we have focused on focus! This article includes some interesting resources about the science of focus and attention, the reasons behind the problems, and simple methods that we can use to improve. The Science of Focus Control by Belle Beth Cooper This blog post discusses the two brain systems... Continue Reading →
Written by Dr. Althea Bauernschmidt This month CALM will be focusing on selective attention. Selective attention is the skill of ignoring distracting stimuli. In other words, selective attention is your ability to focus on one task and ignore things not related to that task. Last month we talked about a related concept, multitasking. The better... Continue Reading →
Written by Dr. Althea Bauernschmidt and Dr. Adam Brown Cell phones are one of the biggest contributors to multitasking. Those fantastic devices that allow you to connect with the world are excellent at distracting you from the task at hand. From our previous posts, you'll already know that multitasking does not allow you to complete... Continue Reading →
Written by Martha Zimmerman Take a look at these two videos to learn more about the effects of attempting to multitask and a way to try and end multitasking and become more productive. The first from McGill University Psychology Professor Daniel Levitin. He describes the neurobiological costs of attempting to multitask, and how this leads to mental... Continue Reading →
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