Focus entails being able to pay attention to pertinent information while ignoring irrelevant distractions. This skill comes into play while doing something like reading or studying in a busy café.
USED FOR
• Avoiding distraction
• Increasing work productivity
• Concentration
The ability to stay focused also plays a pivotal role in other cognitive functions such as memory and reasoning.
References:
Bherer, L., Kramer, A. F., Peterson, M. S., Colcombe, S., Erickson, K., & Becic, E. (2006). Testing the limits of cognitive plasticity in older adults: application to attentional control. Acta Psychologica, 123(3), 261-78.
Green, C. S., & Bavelier, D. (2006). Effect of action video games on the spatial distribution of visuospatial attention. Journal of Experimental Psychology. Human Perception and Performance, 32(6), 1465-78.
