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span of attention — Etymology: span (II) 1. : span of apprehension 2. : the duration of a subject s attention to a given task or set of stimuli * * * Psychol. See attention span … Useful english dictionary
span — span1 [span] n. [ME spanne < OE sponn, akin to Ger spanne < IE * (s)pen(d) , to pull, draw (> SPIN, Gr span, to pull) < base * spe , to pull, extend] 1. a unit of linear measure equal to nine inches, based on the distance between the… … English World dictionary
attention span — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms attention span : singular attention span plural attention spans the length of time that you can pay attention to one thing without becoming bored or thinking about something else a short/limited attention span … English dictionary
span — n. 1) a brief span 2) an attention; life; memory span 3) in a span (in the brief span of ten years) * * * [spæn] life memory span a brief span an attention in a span (in the brief span of ten years) … Combinatory dictionary
Attention span — is the amount of time a person can concentrate on a single activity. The ability to focus one s mental or other efforts on an object is generally considered to be of prime importance to the achievement of goals. People usually have a longer… … Wikipedia
Span-of-control — is a term originating in military organization theory, but now used more commonly in business management, particularly human resource management. Span of control refers to the number of subordinates a supervisor has.In the hierarchical business… … Wikipedia
Attention (disambiguation) — Attention is the mental process involved in attending to stimuli.Attention may also refer to:In psychology and neuroscience* Attention span, the amount of time a person can concentrate on a single activity * Selective attention, the process by… … Wikipedia
Attention — is the cognitive process of paying attention to one aspect of the environment while ignoring others. Attention is one of the most intensely studied topics within psychology and cognitive neuroscience. In 1890, William James, in his textbook… … Wikipedia
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder Classification and external resources Children with ADHD often find it difficult to do their schoolwork. ICD 10 F … Wikipedia
Span (band) — SPAN was a Norwegian rock band that formed in 2000 from the ashes of two other outfits; Explicit Lyrics and Squid. Self proclaimed as Norwegian Turbo Rock n Roll Commandos [1], the band spent much of the years between 2002 and 2004 touring the UK … Wikipedia
