1. (a) Discuss the similarities and differences between fixed and flexible centr
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1. (a) Discuss the similarities and differences between fixed and flexible central-resource theories of attention capacity. (b) Discuss the differences between central- and multiple-resource theories of attention capacity 2. Describe a motor skill situation in which two or more actions must be performed simultaneously, and then discuss how Kahneman's model of attention could be applied to the situation to explain conditions in which all the actions could be performed simultaneously and when they could not be 3. Discuss two different dual-task techniques that researchers use to assess the attention demands of performing a motor skill. Give an example of each 4. (a) Describe the width and direction of attentiorn focus options a person has when performing a motor skill. (b) For each type, describe a motor skill situation in which that focus option would be preferred 5. Discuss whether a person should focus attention on his or her own movements or on the movement effects. Give an example MINIMUM 100 words per answer.Explanation / Answer
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1. The fixed ad flexible central resource are two theories of attention and learning in human. Both the theories deal with how we detect information and observe them. They try to explain how difficult it is to do multi-tasking because of limitation of resources needed to carry out multiple tasks. Both these theories propose that the attention span is limited and cannot be extended arbitrarily.
The flexible theory states that the attention varies with the individual, tasks performed, and situations. The fixed theory states that attention allotted to each activity is fixed or constant.
(b) Central resource theory and multiple resource theory are the 2 of the three theories put forward to explain the attention span of human.
Central resource theory states that attention for all activities comes from one pool of cognitive effort. It also proposes that all activities compete for available attention.
The multiple resource theory states that attention for all activities comes from several different pools of cognitive effort.
2. Example of a motor skill situation; Jane is talking over the phone and cooking. Kahneman's model of attention says that depending on the conditions related to the individual, the tasks at hand, and the situation, the level of attention for each activity, cooking and talking on the phone, will vary. The attention is offered to different tasks in priority. First, our arousal level, second, attention requirements for the tasks, i.e cooking, thirdly, ensuring that we can complete the activity, fourth is novelty, and lastly, based on our intention. So when cooking and talking on the phone, more attention would be allocated to cooking, and we intend to continue doing it so we can reach our destination. A situation in which we can perform both activities simultaneously is when our arousal level is optimal.
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