In defense of intraperceptual theories of attention.

摘要: A distinction is drawn between intraperceptual and extraperceptual theories of attention. Only the former class allows for selective modulation amount nonconscious, perceptual processing concurrent stimuli. The adequacy theory has been questioned on basis diverse empirical findings. This literature critically examined considered inconclusive partly because lack an appropriate measure processing. new experiment that attempts to provide such a reported. Subjects detected names states United States in dichotically presented lists. either could focus just one list (relevant list) or had divide their attention two Amount word (e.g., voice titre) was measured terms extent which it primed subjects' interpretations visually homograph spoke). Priming potency words greatest relevant least other list. data support broad version intaperceptual birth facilitation stimuli suppression irrelevant Language: en