Cognitive Science Perspective on Attention Deficit: Causes, Impacts, and Interventions

Abstract

Cognitive Science (CS) is the study of the human mind and brain. The brain is a physical entity one can touch it and feel it and it has a physical shape. Mind is a logical entity, a mental process, one cannot touch it and feel it. The mind and brain are different but are dependent on each other. CS is essential for understanding human behaviour and addressing neurological issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), epilepsy, learning disorders etc. This research focuses on attention. At present, at best of our knowledge there lacks standard definition on understanding attention. Understanding the core component of attention is very important and critical because attention deficit impacts negatively in people's lives. One may face academic difficulties, poor organizational skills, social difficulties, low self-esteem, behavioural problems, etc. There lacks the research on the relationship between attention, cognitive neuroscience and psychology. This study aims to clarify attention, attention deficit, its types, and causes. It also explores how ADHD impacts children and adults differently including variations across genders. Understanding CS and Attention is vital because it helps to simplify our day-to-day tasks and improve the quality of life.