The Three Ways Of Focus Direction
Where you direct your focus is a function of the brain’s attention system. This system has three subsystems:
- The flashlight (or orienting system), which enables you to selectively direct and concentrate your attention;
- The floodlight (or alerting system), which enables you to take in the larger picture;
- The juggler (or executive function), which enables you to align your actions to your aims.
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