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Attention: an evolving construct.
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Applied Neuropsychology. Child
|February 27, 2015
Summary
Large-scale brain systems challenge traditional attention theories. Neuropsychology must integrate brain network principles for updated attention evaluation and understanding.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology
Background:
- Reviewing 150 years of attention theories and discoveries.
- Examining the impact of large-scale brain system discoveries on attention constructs.
Observation:
- Seven functional brain networks are briefly reviewed.
- Emerging principles of brain functioning are considered.
Findings:
- Recent discoveries of large-scale brain systems may render previous attention conceptualizations outdated.
- Understanding attention requires integrating knowledge of functional brain networks.
Implications:
- Neuropsychology must apply brain network principles to remain relevant.
- Updated test construction and neuropsychological evaluation are needed for attention assessment.
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