Cognitive Science of Attention: Current Concepts and Approaches

  • Ronald A. Cohen
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Abstract

The cognitive science of attention has evolved over the past 2 decades to the point that there are now many well-accepted concepts and methodological approaches available for use in studying attentional processes. Equally important is the fact that attention is now widely accepted as essential to cognition and there is little debate about whether it is a valid topic of scientific study. Various theories and attentional constructs developed over the past 2 decades have been formalized with clear operational definitions and predictions about how attention performance should vary under different conditions, such that it is possible to test their validity and consistency. Accordingly, there is now a relatively vast and rich body of cognitive research on attention. Several of these lines of research that are particularly relevant to the neuropsychology of attention will be considered.

Keywords

Selective Attention Attentional Bias Attentional Blink Rapid Series Visual Presentation Perceptual Load 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Ronald A. Cohen
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  1. 1.Departments of Neurology, Psychiatry and AgingGainesvilleUSA
  2. 2.Center for Cognitive Aging and MemoryUniversity of Florida College of MedicineGainesvilleUSA
  3. 3.Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Warren Alpert School of MedicineBrown UniversityProvidenceUSA

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