Automaticity and visual search: the development of attention in later development
Jo Wales Seminar*
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Date: |
Thursday 24 April 2008 |
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Time: |
4.00pm – approximately 5.00pm (light refreshments will follow) |
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Location: |
Room NS001, JCU Douglas Campus, Angus Smith Drive, TOWNSVILLE Video conferenced to: Room A21.002, JCU Cairns Campus, McGregor Road, Smithfield, CAIRNS |
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Summary: |
A series of experiments, using both traditional measures and eye movements, examined the processes by which younger and older adults become proficient at visual search. The data suggest that with practice, effortful search becomes relatively effortless and that this is accomplished by feature-based selective attention and that this selective attention demonstrates considerable plasticity. Furthermore, older adults demonstrate the same development of selective attention, though working memory limitations may set boundaries on their performance. |
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Speaker: |
Professor Charles (Chip) Scialfa Perception, Ageing and Cognitive Ergonomics Program University of Calgary |
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Presented by: |
Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
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Contact: |
Everyone welcome. For further information and to RSVP for catering purposes, please contact Michelle McClure, Tel: (07) 4781 5164 or E-mail: michelle.mcclure@jcu.edu.au |
* This annual seminar series celebrates the professional and personal contribution of Dr Jocelyn ‘Jo’ Wale to the School of Psychology at James Cook University, in particular, her central role in establishing its clinical program. These seminars highlight the research activities of distinguished visiting academics.
