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Methods to Test Visual Attention Online
Published on: February 19, 2015
Seeing past distractions in visual search
1General Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Ulm University.
Abstract:
This perspective reflects on the significant influence that the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance (JEP) has had on my research into the involuntary capture of attention. From foundational debates on automatic versus goal-driven attentional control to incorporating the concept of selection history, JEP has consistently provided key theoretical insights and robust methodological frameworks. I describe how specific contributions from the journal have shaped my approach to studying distractor suppression and the role of learned routines in managing attention. Finally, I consider how JEP continues to guide emerging directions in attentional research. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).
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