Cognitive skills
Focus vs flexibility
Focus holds the task steady. Flexibility helps you switch when the rule changes.
Quick answer
The simple difference
Focus keeps the current task stable. Cognitive flexibility helps you change tasks or rules without dragging the old rule forward.
How to use it
1
Use focus for one-rule tasks.
2
Use flexibility when rules change.
3
Track errors after switching.
4
Practice both separately.
What this trains
Focus
Cognitive flexibility
Rule switching
Attention control
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