Neural Mechanisms

noun the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object

verb to focus on or pay close heed to something

adjective used to describe something that requires focus or notice

preposition can be used with 'to' to indicate the direction of one's focus or notice

• It is important to pay attention to detail when reviewing legal documents.
• Hey, can you pay attention and follow along with the instructions?
• Yo, don't zone out, you need to give this your full attention.
• The artist's use of color demands attention and draws the viewer in.