In:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol. 109, No. 30 ( 2012-07-24), p. 12242-12247
Abstract:
As with other cognitive phenomena that are based upon the capacity limitations of visual processing, it is thought that attentional blink (AB) cannot be eliminated, even after extensive training. We report in this paper that just 1 h of specific attentional training can completely eliminate AB, and that this effect is robust enough to persist for a few months after training. Results of subsequent behavioral and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experiments indicate that this learning effect is associated with improvements in temporal resolution, which are mainly due to processing in the prefrontal areas. Contrary to prior wisdom, we conclude that capacity limitations can be overcome by short-term training.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0027-8424
,
1091-6490
DOI:
10.1073/pnas.1203972109
Language:
English
Publisher:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Publication Date:
2012
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209104-5
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1461794-8
SSG:
11
SSG:
12
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