attentivity

English

Etymology

attentive +‎ -ity

Noun

attentivity (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being attentive; attentiveness.
    • 1929, The Journal of Applied Psychology, American Psychological Association, XIII, page 232:
      This confidence was soon dispersed among those of the “unstable” group, for their attentivity and confidence as well as satisfaction induced by a nearly successful performance, were soon broken down when slight failures chanced to enter into their learning. Elation over small successes and discouragement over slight failures is a characteristic practically always found among these psychopathic children.
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