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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