Selective Attention

Selective attention is the mental process that allows us to focus on specific things while ignoring others. For example, when you're at a crowded party, you can concentrate on a conversation with a friend even though many other sounds and voices surround you. This ability helps us manage the vast amount of information we encounter every day, ensuring we stay engaged with what's important to us at that moment. It can influence our perception, decision-making, and overall experience by highlighting what we choose to pay attention to while filtering out distractions.