Selective attention is the ability to focus on a single task or piece of information while ignoring distractions.

Sustained attention is the ability to maintain attention on a task or piece of information over a period of time.

Divided attention is the ability to pay attention to two or more tasks or pieces of information at the same time.

Alternating attention is the ability to switch attention between two or more tasks or pieces of information quickly and easily.

Focused attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information without being distracted by irrelevant thoughts or feelings.

Effortful attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is difficult or boring.

Automatic attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information without conscious effort.

Rapid attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented very quickly.

Complex attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very complex or cluttered environment.

Noise-resistant attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very noisy or distracting environment.

Stress-resistant attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very emotional or stressful situation.

Novelty-seeking attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very novel or unexpected situation.

Routine-based attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very familiar or routine situation.

Boredom-resistant attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very boring or repetitive situation.

Challenge-seeking attention is the ability to pay attention to a task or piece of information even when it is presented in a very difficult or challenging situation.