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Directed Attention Control

Meaning

Directed Attention Control is a core component of executive function, representing the brain’s capacity to willfully focus cognitive resources on a specific task or stimulus while actively inhibiting distracting internal or external inputs. This high-level cognitive skill is crucial for planning, problem-solving, and maintaining task-specific goals over time. Optimal hormonal and neural balance is required for maintaining a robust level of control. Deficits here impact productivity and learning.