SECONDARY ATTENTION

Engaged concentration which requires cognizant exertion, for example the attentiveness required to examine a work of art. Compare with: primary attention.

SECONDARY ATTENTION: "Secondary attention is employed when scrutinizing art or sculpture."

Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "SECONDARY ATTENTION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/secondary-attention/ (accessed June 28, 2022).