Selective attention refers to the processes that allow an individual to select and focus on particular input for further processing while simultaneously suppressing irrelevant or distracting information.

Use Case:

• Conversation with someone in a crowded place


• Listening to wife’s nonsense from one ear and out the other

Fun Fact: When driving, You are selectively paying attention to the road while ignoring the music playing on the radio.

Man is focused on walking his dog that he doesn't notice all the “noise” around him.