Focusing
Focusing (Medicine)
Focusing (pronunciation: /ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, particularly in psychology and neurology, to describe the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.
Etymology
The term 'focusing' originates from the Latin word 'focus', meaning 'hearth, fireplace'. In the 17th century, it was adopted into the field of optics to describe the point at which rays of light meet. By the 19th century, it was being used metaphorically to refer to the center of interest or activity, and by the 20th century, it had been adopted into the field of psychology to describe the process of concentration.
Related Terms
- Attention: The behavioral and cognitive process of selectively concentrating on a discrete aspect of information, whether deemed subjective or objective, while ignoring other perceivable information.
- Concentration: The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.
- Cognitive Load: The total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory.
- Selective Attention: The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period of time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Focusing
- Wikipedia's article - Focusing
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