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Description

Flashlight(based on content) - intense focus on one thing

Flood light(alerting system)time - broader picture of focus, allows whatever comes up, in the now, something may happen be ready for it.

Executive Control - whiteboard(working memory) manager, selecting based on your goals, inhibiting irrelevant information

References 

Dr. Amishi P. Jha, PHD 

- book: Peak Mind 

- youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdpsMXLsUZM

Dr. Gabor Mate

- book: Scattered Minds