Attention bias is a cognitive bias that affects how we perceive the world around us. We cannot process all the information our senses provide us with, so we filter them out.
Attention bias can have positive and negative impacts. For example, when hiking in the wilderness, we might be more attuned to spotting snakes or other dangerous wildlife.
On the other hand, if we are on a diet, we might find ourselves drawn to the dessert section of the menu at a restaurant.