Summary of Attention: Selection and control in human information processing by Proctor and Vu - 1st edition - Exclusive

Supersummary with Attention by Proctor & Vu

Attention by Robert W. Proctor and Kim-Phuong L. Vu is a comprehensive exploration of the psychology of attention, its mechanisms, and its role in various cognitive processes. Proctor is a professor of psychology at Purdue University known for his research on human cognition and human-computer interaction. Vu is a professor of cognitive psychology at California State University Long Beach, who particularly teaches and researches attention and perception.

This book serves as an in-depth guide for students, researchers, and professionals interested in understanding how attention works, how it is studied, and how it influences everyday activities. It offers an academic yet accessible overview of the topic, touching on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.

The book covers key concepts in attention research, such as selective attention, divided attention, sustained attention, attention in social contexts and the implications of attention in different settings. Through a blend of theoretical insights and empirical research, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the field, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the psychological processes that shape how we focus, perceive, and interact with the world.

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• Chapter 1: How did the research on attention develop?
• Chapter 2: How is information processing studied?
• Chapter 3: How does selective attention in audition and vision work?
• Chapter 4: How can attention be orientated and inhibited?
• Chapter 5: How do attentional control and negative priming work?
• Chapter 6: How do change detection and cross-modal attention work?
• Chapter 7: How can attention be divided and how does multiple-task performance work?
• Chapter 8: How does attention work for memory?
• Chapter 9: What is mental workload and how does situation awareness work?
• Chapter 10: What is the role of attention in processing displays?
• Chapter 11: What are individual and group changes and differences in attention?
• Chapter 12: How do social attention and team performance work?