Attention is a core function of our cognitive system, allowing us to prioritize and maintain the relevant information that guides our behavior. In this seminar course, we will first examine the philosophical foundations of the concept and whether or not it is useful in the first place. Then, we will review the different categories of attention studied in the cognitive (neuro)sciences and integrate them by placing them on two axes. The first axis distinguishes between external (sensory input) and internal (mental input) attention, while the second one distinguishes between on-task (goal-directed) and off-task (distraction) attention (e.g., mind wandering can be seen as internal off-task attention). Finally, we will question if and how attentional concepts from contemplative traditions (e.g., attention to the present moment, in the body) fit into this taxonomy, and whether they can be tested in or provide inspiration for experimental research.
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