Question

Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words.

Explain the nature of distraction of attention based on day to day life experience. 

Answer 1

Attention drifts towards another stimulus due to some external or internal disturbances. This is known as the distraction of attention. Many external factors such as intensity, size, movement etc. of stimuli, may distract attention.

For example, while studying, your attention may get suddenly distracted due to a film song played in a high volume by your neighbours. Sometimes internal factors like disturbed physical or psychological state, lack of interest, mental set can also cause distraction of attention.