Sustained Attention Span is the cognitive capacity to maintain focused concentration on a specific task or stimulus over an extended duration without distraction.
Origin
This term originates from cognitive psychology, where it is analyzed as a key component of executive function.
Mechanism
Maintaining this span relies heavily on optimal prefrontal cortex function, supported by steady glucose metabolism and balanced levels of catecholamines and thyroid hormones that regulate cortical arousal.
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