Attention switch & maintenance (Chap. 18)
Publication Year:
2006
Citation
290. Wogalter, M. S., & Vigilante, Jr., W. J. (2006). Attention switch & maintenance (Chap. 18). In M. S. Wogalter (Ed.) Handbook of Warnings (pp. 245-265). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Abstract
This chapter describes the two major process stages of atten- tion. The fit-st involves switching attention to a salient stimulus. The second involves maintaining attention-while information is encoded in memory. This chapter focuses on factors that affect both stages with respect to visual and auditory warnings. Exam- ples are provided and recommendations for future research are given.
Publication Details
- Source
- Handbook of Warnings (pp. 245-265). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
- Pages
- 245-265
Publication Type
Book Chapters
Research Topics
Perception, Cognition & Memory