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Direct linkSterr, Annette M. – Learning & Individual Differences, 2004
Attention acts as the mind's "gatekeeper" by regulating and prioritizing the stimuli processed by the central nervous system. It is essential for cognitive performance, memory, and behavior, and we know that even slight deficiencies in attention compromise learning. Basic neuroscience research further indicates that attention consists of (fairly)…
Descriptors: Memory, Young Adults, Attention Control, Learning Disabilities
