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Focus, Perform, Relax
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Module 1
The Neuroscience of Attention
1
The Three Faces of Attention: Alerting, Orienting, and Executive Control
Describe the three major attention networks (alerting, orienting, executive control) and their roles in sustained focus.
Neurotransmitters and Attention
Explain the roles of dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine in regulating attention.
3
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Attention
Distinguish between top-down (goal-directed) and bottom-up (stimulus-driven) attention mechanisms.
4
The Price of Juggling: Understanding Task-Switching Costs
Explain the cognitive costs of task-switching based on experimental evidence.
5
Interpreting Effect Sizes and Study Designs in Cognitive Neuroscience
Interpret effect sizes and common study designs used in cognitive neuroscience research, leveraging your statistical background.
The Neuroscience of Focus: A Cheat Sheet
Create a cheat sheet summarizing the key attention networks, neurotransmitters, and principles of focus.
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