Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Conscious effort refers to the deliberate and voluntary mental activity involved in recalling information or performing a task. It requires focused attention and active engagement.
Divided attention is the ability to focus on multiple tasks or stimuli simultaneously, requiring conscious effort and intentional allocation of cognitive resources.