Attention Control (C2.1)

What is concentration in the context of attention and focus?

• The ability to perform with a clear and present focus

• The central point of your attention

• An active awareness of what you are observing

• A method used by athletes to improve attentional control

Which of the following best describes focus?

• The ability to perform with a clear and present focus

• The central point of your attention

• An active awareness of what you are observing

• A method used by athletes to improve attentional control

What is attention?

• The ability to perform with a clear and present focus

• The central point of your attention

• An active awareness of what you are observing

• A method used by athletes to improve attentional control

What are external distractors?

• Cognitions that are either negative or unrelated to the goal-directed behavior

• Visual or auditory distractions

• A method used by athletes to improve attentional control

• The central point of your attention

What is controlled distraction?

• A method used by athletes to improve attentional control

• The ability to perform with a clear and present focus

• An active awareness of what you are observing

• Visual or auditory distractions

What is the cognitive dimension of attention that involves focusing on task-relevant information while ignoring distractions?

• Concentration

• Selective Attention

• Divided Attention

• Sustained Attention

Which cognitive dimension of attention refers to the ability to coordinate two or more actions simultaneously?

• Concentration

• Selective Attention

• Divided Attention

• Focused Attention

Concentration in the context of cognitive dimensions of attention is best described as:

• The ability to multitask effectively

• The deliberate decision to invest mental effort on what is most important

• The perceptual ability to ignore distractions

• The ability to sustain attention over long periods

What does shifting attentional focus where necessary mean?

• Maintaining a single focus at all times

• Changing focus based on the demands of the situation

• Ignoring all changes in the environment

• Focusing on irrelevant details

What is the most basic level of situation awareness in sports?

• Decision-making

• Perception of elements in the environment

• Anticipation

• Performance