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Early versus late stages of processing threat

Q: What is meant by the fast and spontaneous allocation of attention?

- Refers to automatic processes of redirecting focus - Occurs without conscious effort or control - Typically driven by salient stimuli in the environment

Q: Describe what strategic allocation of attention refers to.

- Involves the deliberate effort to focus on specific tasks - Requires conscious control and intention - Enables individuals to concentrate on goal-oriented activities

Q: Is threat attended to voluntarily over longer periods?

- Threat typically receives reflexive attention - Not attended to voluntarily - Especially among individuals with anxiety - May not be sustained over longer periods

Q: Do anxiety patients avoid voluntary and maintained attention to threat?

- Anxiety patients tend to avoid sustaining attention to threat - Attention to threat is often not voluntary - Maintained attention may be hindered by the presence of competing stimuli

4 important questions on Early versus late stages of processing threat

What is meant by the fast and spontaneous allocation of attention?

- Refers to automatic processes of redirecting focus
- Occurs without conscious effort or control
- Typically driven by salient stimuli in the environment

Describe what strategic allocation of attention refers to.

- Involves the deliberate effort to focus on specific tasks
- Requires conscious control and intention
- Enables individuals to concentrate on goal-oriented activities

Is threat attended to voluntarily over longer periods?

- Threat typically receives reflexive attention
- Not attended to voluntarily
- Especially among individuals with anxiety
- May not be sustained over longer periods

Do anxiety patients avoid voluntary and maintained attention to threat?

- Anxiety patients tend to avoid sustaining attention to threat
- Attention to threat is often not voluntary
- Maintained attention may be hindered by the presence of competing stimuli

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