In middle childhood, children become more capable of focusing their attention on relevant information and disregarding what is irrelevant.This is called __________.

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Selective attention refers to the ability to focus on relevant information and ignore irrelevant information. Discriminant attention refers to the ability to distinguish between similar stimuli. Critical processing and focused attention are not commonly used terms in the context of developmental psychology.

In Middle Childhood, Children Become More Capable of Focusing Their