Target fixation is an attentional phenomenon observed in humans in which an individual becomes so focused on an observed object (be it a target or hazard) that they inadvertently increase their risk of …

What is Target Fixation? Loosely defined, target fixation is a behavior in which a person becomes so focused on a singular object that they tend to ride (or drive) straight into it.

Target fixation is a dangerous phenomenon in motorsport where a driver or rider becomes so intensely focused on an object or hazard that they unintentionally steer directly toward it, even when trying to …

In this video, we'll look at three examples of target fixation and then provide suggestions on how to avoid it.

Oct 11, 2025 · Target fixation traps developers in a loop of diminishing returns. It narrows attention, kills perspective, and discourages the one thing that could actually resolve the problem: stepping back to …

Dec 21, 2022 · Target fixation can happen to anyone—flying in a VFR pattern, sight-seeing, in a GA formation rejoin, or on an instrument approach—anywhere that we can get so focused on an activity …

Target fixation is an attention al phenomenon observed in humans in which an individual becomes so focused on an observed object (be it a target or hazard) that they inadvertently increase their risk of …

Target fixation is a human phenomenon that can best be avoided by keeping the obstacle in the periphery, working to completely understand the problem before we “fix” it, and always having the …

Oct 4, 2024 · Target fixation is a phenomenon where a rider becomes so focused on an object or hazard that they inadvertently steer directly into it. It’s a common issue, and while it may seem minor—like …

Today we are going over a topic that all new riders should know about. I have heard too many stories of riders finding out what target fixation is only when they are out on the road and they...