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manutenção atencional

[ma-nu-ten-ˈsãw a-ten-sio-ˈnal]
nounfemininepl: manutenções atencionais
attentional maintenance
1. The cognitive ability to sustain focus and concentration on a specific task or stimulus over a prolonged period of time without significant lapses in attention.
The student's attentional maintenance was tested through a series of continuous tasks requiring sustained focus.
A manutenção atencional do aluno foi testada através de uma série de tarefas contínuas que exigiam concentração sustentada.
2. In neuropsychology, the capacity of the brain to keep attention directed toward relevant information while filtering out distractions.
Good attentional maintenance is essential for success in academic environments.
A boa manutenção atencional é essencial para o sucesso em ambientes acadêmicos.
Synonyms
sustained attentionsustained focusattentional persistenceconcentração sustentadaatenção sustentada
Antonyms
attention deficitdistractibilitydéficit atencionaldistratividade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenção atencional
Standard term used in psychological and neuropsychological contexts
Portugal
manutenção da atenção
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
manutenção atencional
Preferred in academic and clinical settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

manter a atenção focada
sustentar a concentração
manter a vigilância mental
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