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Christian H Poth1, Nina L Poth2
1Neuro-Cognitive Psychology, Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany c.poth@uni-bielefeld.de.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|November 26, 2025
Summary
Rosenholtz
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Philosophy of Science
Background:
- Theories of attention are central to cognitive psychology.
- Debates exist regarding the nature of scientific progress in attention research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate Rosenholtz's call for a paradigm shift in attention theory.
- To propose an alternative philosophical framework for attention research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of psychological evidence related to attention.
- Examination of philosophical theories of scientific progress.
- Critique of paradigm shift concepts in scientific development.
Main Results:
- Rosenholtz's call for a paradigm shift is deemed unwarranted.
- Such a shift could hinder incremental scientific progress.
- Existing psychological and philosophical evidence supports incremental development.
Conclusions:
- Attention research should prioritize cumulative progress over theoretical upheaval.
- A philosophical view that supports incremental science is advocated.
- Maintaining a focus on building upon existing knowledge is crucial for advancing attention theory.
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