Why am I able to concentrate on everything I do except reading? I get distracted when I read, but I'm very serious when I do other things I like.
This question involved many fields such as psychology, cognitive science, and reading strategies. Before answering this question, there were a few concepts that needed to be clarified: Focus is a mental state that refers to a person's ability to focus on a task without interference. This state could be enhanced through training and nurturing, but not everyone had it. Reading is a task that requires high concentration because reading requires understanding the text, thinking about the plot, reasoning the logic of the story, and so on. These all require the brain to carry out a series of work. In contrast, doing other things such as playing games and watching movies usually did not require much concentration because most of the content was for entertainment. Everyone's cognition and attention style are different. Some people may be more focused while others are more easily distracted. This might be related to the brain structure and neural pathways. As for the situation you mentioned, there may be the following reasons: 1. The content of the book may be difficult to understand or require deep thought, causing you to feel distracted and confused. When you read, you may face all kinds of mental struggles and distractions, such as thinking about the plot of the book, paying attention to the character and fate of the characters, etc. These may also distract you. 3. You may not like reading or have no interest in reading, so you feel bored and distracted. Everyone's cognitive and attention patterns are different, so when reading, you need to find a suitable way for yourself, such as choosing the content that you are interested in, making a detailed reading plan, and using some reading skills.