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Evil is whatever distracts.
The study of attention provides a window into how the brain selects, integrates, and acts upon information.
Expertise in any domain involves the automation of basic skills, freeing attention for higher-level aspects of performance.
Emotions can capture attention automatically, demonstrating the close link between affective and cognitive systems.
The development of attention in childhood is a foundation for self-regulation and academic achievement.
Mindfulness meditation can strengthen attentional control by training the brain to focus and resist distraction.
Learning to read involves the development of attentional networks that allow children to focus on letters and words while ignoring distractions.
Automatic processes occur without intention, effort, or awareness, whereas controlled processes require attention and effort.