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What is the definition or description of: difficulty concentrating?
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Dr. David Hoffmananswered
Clinical Psychology 22 years experience
Concentration: Concentration refers to a person's ability to intentionally direct their attention to a task and be able to maintain in in the face of distractions from stimuli around them.
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