How the Brain Filters Out Noise to Stay Focused & On Task

Staying on task is not easy given the multiple distractions we often face. Experts acknowledge that without the ability to focus and filter out “noise,” we could not effectively interact with our environment. Although maintaining attention is well-established as a core brain function, until now the cellular mechanisms responsible for the effects of attention have remained a mystery...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/07/29/how-the-brain-filters-out-noise-to-stay-focused-on-task/57732.html

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Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

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