Attention Lecture 2: Treisman's Attenuation Model
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According to Treisman's attenuation model of attention, how does attention work?

  • Like a spotlight that illuminates all information equally
  • Like a processor that stores all information in STM
  • Like an amplifier that selectively enhances some information (correct)
  • Like a filter that blocks out unattended information
  • What key aspect of Broadbent's Filter Model of Attention is refuted by the Dichotic Listening Task results?

  • Content recall of unattended information (correct)
  • Focused attention on a single message
  • Unconscious processing of unattended information
  • Selective storage in STM
  • How is the process of attention described in Treisman's attenuation model different from Broadbent's Filter Model?

  • Treisman's model involves automatic storage in LTM instead of STM.
  • Broadbent's model prioritizes auditory attention over visual attention.
  • Treisman's model focuses on selective enhancement instead of filtering. (correct)
  • Broadbent's model emphasizes conscious processing over unconscious processing.
  • What role does the attenuation process play in Treisman's model of attention?

    <p>It selectively weakens unimportant information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the results of the Dichotic Listening Task contradict Broadbent's Filter Model?

    <p>They show that participants are unaware of unattended information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Treisman's attenuation model of attention, what is the role of the attenuator?

    <p>Decrease the strength of the unattended message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the quality of the signal impact recognition in Treisman's model?

    <p>Stronger signals are more likely to be recognized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some parts of the message delivered to the unattended ear get recalled based on Treisman's model?

    <p>Due to the lower recognition threshold of some words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the strength of the unattended message as it passes through Treisman's attenuator?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does recognition in Treisman's model depend on the familiarity and relevance of words?

    <p>Recognition depends on how familiar and relevant words are to the participant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Attention Models

    • Treisman's attenuation model of attention describes attention as a process where multiple messages are processed in parallel, with the strength of the unattended message being reduced (attenuated) by an attenuator.

    Critique of Broadbent's Filter Model

    • The Dichotic Listening Task results refute Broadbent's Filter Model, which suggests that unattended messages are completely filtered out and not processed.
    • This is because the task shows that some parts of the unattended message can still be recalled, contradicting the idea of complete filtering.

    Comparison of Attention Models

    • In contrast to Broadbent's Filter Model, Treisman's attenuation model allows for some processing of unattended messages, albeit with reduced strength.
    • The attenuator in Treisman's model reduces the strength of the unattended message, but does not completely eliminate it.

    Attenuation Process

    • The attenuation process in Treisman's model reduces the strength of the unattended message, making it less likely to be recognized.
    • The quality of the signal impacts recognition in Treisman's model, with stronger signals being more likely to be recognized.

    Recognition and Recall

    • Recognition in Treisman's model depends on the familiarity and relevance of words, with more familiar and relevant words being more likely to be recognized.
    • Some parts of the unattended message get recalled because they are strong enough to overcome the attenuation process, particularly if they are familiar or relevant.

    Attenuator's Role

    • The attenuator in Treisman's model plays a crucial role in reducing the strength of the unattended message, making it less likely to be recognized.

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    Learn about Treisman's attenuation model of attention and Broadbent's Filter Model of Attention. Understand the process of focusing on a subset of information and selecting some information for further processing.

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