Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distractor

noun

/dɪsˈtræktər/

Definition

A person or thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.

Examples

During the exam, the multiple-choice questions included several distractors to challenge the students.
A loud noise often acts as a distractor, making it difficult to focus on reading.

Meaning

In psychology and education, a distractor refers to stimuli or options that divert attention away from a task or the correct answer, especially during tests or assessments.