AHSS*1100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Myelin, Long-Term Memory

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To be everywhere is to be no where. seneca. Questions: reading online vs. paper text, multitasking vs. Growing body of scientific evidence suggests that the net, with constant distractions and interruptions, is also turning us into scattered and superficial thinkers (pg. 1) Attention: act of attending, especially by directing mind to and object, general awareness of something and directing concentration to something is attention. Neurons are trying to make connections but don"t actually connect so this mean myelin sheath is far away. How memory works: encoding, storage, retrieval. Deep attention causes better association, which causes better meaning in memory. Thoughts, our memories and even our personalities hinges on our ability to focus the mind and sustain concentrations (pg. Disruptions in attention compromise the association (encoding and storage). Doesn"t stay in mind long enough for it to become a part of our long term memory. Enhance visual literacy skills attention shift through icons.