focused attention
noun phraseUK /ˈfəʊkəst əˈtenʃn/
US /ˈfoʊkəst əˈtenʃn/
When you keep your mind on one thing and do not let other things distract you.
With focused attention, she finished her puzzle in ten minutes.
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2. A state in psychology where mental effort is directed at one specific task or object.
The study measured focused attention while participants solved math problems.
3. In meditation, the practice of keeping the mind steady on a single point such as the breath.
Focused attention is the first skill taught in many meditation classes.
4. The act of watching or listening to something very carefully.
The teacher gave focused attention to each student's reading.