Examination and Disturbance of Attention and Concentration (MSE)
1. Overview & Definitions
In the Debrecen psychopathology framework, attention is "the ability to focus on the matter in hand. It selects among stimuli — it is the filter of the mind." It is examined as part of the sensorium / cognitive block of the MSE, immediately after consciousness and orientation, and before memory and intellect — because if attention is broken, every test that follows is unreliable.
Characteristics of attention (Dr. Gajdos / TOK):
| Characteristic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alertness | How easily attention can be aroused / raised |
| Capacity | The range of information that can be taken in at one moment (increased or decreased) |
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