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focus of attention

focus of attention Focus of attention is the directing of awareness toward some parts of present experience while leaving out others.

Focus of attention is the directing of awareness toward some parts of present experience while leaving out others. It involves noticing or concentrating on what is being attended to.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Attention” (D001288).
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