Evidence for attentional processing in spatial localization

Using a dual-task methodology, this study examined the involvement of selective attention in spatial localization. Thirty participants located a single, briefly presented, peripheral target stimulus, appearing in one of 50 positions on either side of a central fixation point, with or without the req...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Adam, Jos J., Davelaar, Eddy J., van der Gouw, Annoek, Willems, Paul
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer-Verlag 2007
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2367386/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17899176
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00426-007-0126-2
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Sumario:Using a dual-task methodology, this study examined the involvement of selective attention in spatial localization. Thirty participants located a single, briefly presented, peripheral target stimulus, appearing in one of 50 positions on either side of a central fixation point, with or without the requirement to identify a simultaneously presented central distractor stimulus. Results revealed a robust interference effect in localization performance at short target durations that depended on the number of the to-be-identified distractor items. This outcome provides convergent support for the role of the attentional system in spatial localization.

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