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What does object-based attention focus on?
What is spotlight theory?
What did Cherry's study find?
What do object-based theories of attention propose?
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Object-Based Attention and Spotlight Theory
- Object-based attention focuses on selecting entire objects or groups of objects as the unit of attention, rather than individual features or locations.
Spotlight Theory
- Spotlight theory, also known as the spotlight model, proposes that attention is focused on a specific location or area, similar to a spotlight shining on a particular region.
Cherry's Study
- Cherry's study (1953) found that when people are presented with multiple auditory messages simultaneously, they are able to focus on one message and filter out the others.
Object-Based Theories of Attention
- Object-based theories of attention propose that attention is directed towards objects or groups of objects, rather than locations or features.
- These theories suggest that attention is not just about selecting a specific location or feature, but rather about selecting entire objects or groups of objects.
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Test your knowledge on object-based attention and spotlight theory with this quiz. Learn about the role of attention in enhancing the processing of specific regions of space and discover how object-based theories explain the phenomenon of visual neglect.
