diffuse focus
[/dɪˈfjuːs ˈfoʊkəs/]
nounpl: diffuse focuses / diffuse foci
foco difuso
1. A state of attention or concentration that is spread out or distributed across multiple areas rather than concentrated on a single point
The meditation technique encourages a diffuse focus that takes in the entire environment rather than fixating on one object.
A técnica de meditação incentiva um foco difuso que abrange todo o ambiente em vez de se fixar em um único objeto.
2. In neuroscience and psychology, a mental state associated with relaxed awareness and creative thinking, as opposed to narrow concentration
A diffuse focus mode allows the brain to make novel connections and solve problems through indirect thinking.
Um modo de foco difuso permite que o cérebro faça novas conexões e resolva problemas através do pensamento indireto.
3. In vision or optics, light or attention that is not sharply defined or concentrated
The camera's diffuse focus created a soft, dreamy quality in the photograph.
O foco difuso da câmera criou uma qualidade morna e onírica na fotografia.
The concept of 'diffuse focus' has gained prominence in contemporary neuroscience and self-help literature, particularly following research on the brain's default mode network. In both American and Brazilian contexts, this term is increasingly used in discussions about productivity, creativity, and mental health. It contrasts with the Western cultural emphasis on 'laser-focused' attention and represents a growing appreciation for the neurological benefits of relaxed awareness and daydreaming.
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