fixation is caused by becoming focused on one thing that is usually distracting, dangerous, or rewarding. Focus can be caused by "anticipated success", such as when trying to arrive at a destination in a certain amount of time while driving.

While experiencing target fixation, a person can be very susceptible to dangerous situations due to lack of awareness of one's surroundings.

Avoidance

To avoid this phenomenon, one can be aware and in control of vision when in a panic mode or in a reward mode. A person should think

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