delayed selection

[/dɪˈleɪd sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: delayed selections
seleção atrasada
1. A cognitive psychology concept where the attentional selection of visual information occurs after the sensory processing stage, rather than before it
The delayed selection theory suggests that all sensory information is processed before attention filters it.
A teoria da seleção atrasada sugere que todas as informações sensoriais são processadas antes da atenção filtrá-las.
2. In the context of hiring or recruitment, the postponement of candidate selection to a later stage in the process
The company implemented a delayed selection approach to allow more time for thorough candidate evaluation.
A empresa implementou uma abordagem de seleção atrasada para permitir mais tempo para avaliação minuciosa dos candidatos.
This term is primarily used in academic and professional contexts. In Brazilian psychology departments and HR firms, 'seleção atrasada' is the standard terminology. In Portugal, 'seleção diferida' is more commonly used in academic publications, reflecting slight differences in Portuguese terminology preferences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
late selectionpost-perceptual selectiondeferred selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
early selectionpre-perceptual selectionimmediate selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
seleção atrasada
Standard technical term used in psychology and human resources contexts
São Paulo
seleção postergada
Alternative academic term, slightly more formal
Portugal
seleção diferida
Preferred term in European Portuguese, particularly in academic psychology literature

Related Words

attentionperceptioncognitive filteringcandidate evaluationrecruitment process

Related Idioms & Phrases

put off selection until later
hold back on making a decision
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