Looking at pictures of nature instead of city scenes might help your brain ignore distractions better, and this shows up as a weaker brain signal when you're trying to focus.
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association
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Context Details
Domain
psychology
Population
human
Subject
Exposure to natural images
Action
is associated with a reduction in
Target
N2 ERP amplitude, suggesting enhanced efficiency in cortical inhibitory mechanisms that suppress distractions during attention tasks
Intervention Details
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
From Forest to Focus: The Interactive Effects of Nature Exposure and Nature Relatedness on Attention, Brain Activity, Heart Rate Variability, and Mood.
People who looked at pictures of nature showed less brain activity related to fighting distractions, meaning their brains became better at ignoring interruptions — unlike those who looked at city pictures.