Abstract
Recent theories of dynamic attention have renewed the interest in temporal context as a determinant of attention. The mechanism of dynamic attention remains unclear, and both stochastic time perception processes and deterministic oscillators are possible. The results of Experiment 1 demonstrate that attention can be guided by isochronous series of warning stimuli and that elapsed time cannot fully account for this effect. Experiment 2 indicates that temporal structure can be used over a limited range of time. The results of Experiment 3 indicate that temporal pattern, rather than variability, is a determinant of temporally focused attention. The results of Experiment 4 demonstrate that a coupled oscillator is a better predictor of reaction time than a stochastic timing mechanism is, under certain assumptions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 168-184 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Perception and Psychophysics |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Sensory Systems
- Psychology(all)