  Cognitive distraction and measurement noise are two distinct factors that
significantly impact the performance of humans and engineering systems.
Cognitive distraction occurs when an individual's attention is diverted from a
task, while measurement noise refers to the random variation that can occur in
system measurements. Although humans and engineering systems employ different
methods to overcome these obstacles, the ultimate goal is to achieve optimal
performance. An intriguing question arises: what are the similarities and
differences between using the term "noise" in engineering and cognitive
psychology? Additionally, it is worthwhile to explore whether the human brain
and engineering control systems use similar or different approaches to
attenuate noise. While this article does not provide a definitive answer, it
emphasizes the importance of addressing this question and encourages further
investigation.
