distractibility
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- noun
- /dɪsˌtræktəˈbɪlɪti/
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distraibilidad
- Relevant data were provided by Yermolayeva-Tomina (1964), who investigated distractibility in relation to the strength-weakness of the nervous system.
- reports of distractibility
- self-reported distractibility
- measures of distractibility
First is this technique is really good for distractibility.
- First is this technique is really good for distractibility.
Examples
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As these children age, deficits in concentration and marked degrees of distractibility may be present.
Academic text (1993) -
The link between self-reported distractibility and actual behavioral measures of sensitivity to distractors is, on the whole, surprisingly weak.
Academic text (1990) -
Individual differences in distractibility have typically been measured by performance or self-report.
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A similar result was found for self-reported auditory and visual distractibility.
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In the present study, distractibility was measured as decrements in task performance under visual and auditory distraction.
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Consistent with previous literature, the self-report measures of distractibility and arousability were correlated with the broad trait of neuroticism.
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His distractibility made it difficult for him to complete his homework on time.
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Many students struggle with distractibility in noisy environments like classrooms.
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Her distractibility was evident when she frequently shifted her focus during meetings.
Synonyms
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Not noticing things around you
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Not paying attention that causes mistakes or hurts others
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A state of being so distracted that you forget things and miss details
Not able to pay attention because your mind is on other things
A state when you cannot focus on a task or idea
A condition that makes it hard to concentrate or pay attention
Not paying attention and being careless about work
Lack of attention that makes you forget or ignore tasks
A habit of being easily distracted and leaving tasks for new ideas
Antonyms
How Distracted
Surface Forms
Morphology
distractibility = distractible (transparent) = distract + ible + ity
This is a regular noun formation from the adjective 'distractible', meaning the state or quality of being distractible.
Etymology
Distractibility comes from distract, which is made of dis- 'apart' and tract 'pull', the same root you see in tractor. So, distractibility is the quality of being easily 'pulled away' from attention.