Meaning of polytropism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A form of polymorphism in which adjacent sheets of a crystal are inclined to one another.
   uncountable
2. Attention focus on a variety of things during one timespan.
   uncountable

Examples

“Murray et al. propose⟳ that the degree or breadth of attention allocation in humans is “normally distributed” and (largely) “genetically determined” (Murray et al., 2005, p. 140), with some people possessing a greater tendency toward multiply⟳ focused attention (polytropism), and others a tendency toward more narrowly focused attention (monotropism).”

“A surplus of free time, physical isolation, and the threat of a deadline may spur monotropic behavior, even in those who consider⟳ themselves oriented toward polytropism.”

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