Distraction

External distractions include factors such as visual triggers, social interactions, music, text messages, and phone calls.

[2] Many psychological studies show that switching between tasks, use of technology, and overstimulation has increased levels of distraction in the school setting.

Research studies show that neuron circuits indicate a decrease in ability to be attentive to goal relative stimulus with the addition of distracting stimuli interference.

[3] Multitasking could also be considered as distraction in situations requiring full attention on a single object (e.g., sports, academic tests, performance).

Examples of comedic distraction, also called comic relief, can oftentimes be found in Shakespearean plays.

According to philosopher Damon Young, distraction is chiefly an inability to identify, attend to or attain what is valuable, even when we are hard-working or content.

In their stead, they left a large wooden horse, which the Trojans then chose to bring back within their walls in order to celebrate their supposed victory.

The Greeks then entered and destroyed the city of Troy, effectively ending the 10-year standoff that was the Trojan War.

In open field with mass military strategy, sometimes a contingent of troops distracts the enemy army to expose their flank, or to draw them away from a key point or fortification.

Dentists, for example may intentionally hum an annoying tune or engage in small talk just to create a diversion from the dental surgery process.

Topical ointments containing capsaicin, provide a superficial burning sensation that can momentarily distract a patient's attention away from the more serious pain of arthritis or muscle strain.

A similar effect is made by oil of cloves, which produces a burning sensation on the gums, and distracts from toothache.

The goal of the experiment was to examine whether the effects of distraction on where subjects held their attention during repeated picture processing is changed by regular emotional functions.

The end results of the experiment were as such: Essentially, when exposed to an unpleasant image, the subject feels initial discomfort.

The experimenters' conclusion is thus: "the obtained results suggest that distraction inhibits elaborate processing of the stimulus' meaning and adapting to it.

Sleight of hand is often used in close-up magic, performed with the audience close to the magician, usually within three or four meters, possibly in physical contact.

A well-performed sleight looks like an ordinary, natural and completely innocent gesture, change in hand-position or body posture.

In addition to manual dexterity, sleight of hand depends on the use of psychology, timing, misdirection, and natural choreography in accomplishing a magical effect.

A so-called "conservative" media outlet would not hire a "liberal" reporter, as they would run the risk of alienating its viewership.