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* In [[chemistry]], concentration refers to a measurement of how much substance (or [[solute]]) exists within a certain [[volume]] (or [[solvent]]).<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> A solution is said to be saturated when the [[solvent]] is unable to dissolve more solute. | * In [[chemistry]], concentration refers to a measurement of how much substance (or [[solute]]) exists within a certain [[volume]] (or [[solvent]]).<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> A solution is said to be saturated when the [[solvent]] is unable to dissolve more solute. | ||
| − | * In [[psychology]], [[Concentration ( | + | * In [[psychology]], [[Concentration (psychology)|concentration]] as a cognitive process means [[focus]]ing selectively on a single aspect of one's environment or thoughts while ignoring other things. |
* In [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] [[meditation]], concentration means focusing the [[mind]] selectively on a single aspect of one's thoughts or images while letting go of all other things until the mind become "single-pointed" ("samadhi") through [[relax|relaxed]] focused awareness ("shamatha"). According to Buddhism, concentration is related to the "[[fire]] element" of the mind and nervous system. | * In [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] [[meditation]], concentration means focusing the [[mind]] selectively on a single aspect of one's thoughts or images while letting go of all other things until the mind become "single-pointed" ("samadhi") through [[relax|relaxed]] focused awareness ("shamatha"). According to Buddhism, concentration is related to the "[[fire]] element" of the mind and nervous system. | ||
Revision as of 13:58, March 12, 2024
Concentration has several meanings:
- In chemistry, concentration refers to a measurement of how much substance (or solute) exists within a certain volume (or solvent).[1] A solution is said to be saturated when the solvent is unable to dissolve more solute.
- In psychology, concentration as a cognitive process means focusing selectively on a single aspect of one's environment or thoughts while ignoring other things.
- In Buddhist meditation, concentration means focusing the mind selectively on a single aspect of one's thoughts or images while letting go of all other things until the mind become "single-pointed" ("samadhi") through relaxed focused awareness ("shamatha"). According to Buddhism, concentration is related to the "fire element" of the mind and nervous system.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000