An interference continuum for selective attention in vision : evidence from the attentional blink

Abstract

Theories of selective attention in vision proposed by Duncan (1996), Van Essen and De Yoe (1995), and Johnston & Heinz (1978) are brought together to formulate a model of processing. The new model proposes that selection processes in vision occur along a processing continuum and interference occurs when the processes demand the same resources. The model is tested using a rapid visual serial presentation paradigm examining the errors made during the attentional blink processing deficit. The model is supported by the results of the experiments.

Date of Award	2003
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	University of Wales, Bangor
Supervisor	Kimron Shapiro (Supervisor)