Turning the Mind's Eye Inward: The Interplay between Selective Attention and Working Memory

Historically, cognitive sciences have considered selective attention and working memory as largely separated cognitive functions. That is, selective attention as a concept is typically reserved for the processes that allow for the prioritization of specific sensory input, while working memory entail...

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Main Author: Wim Fias (auth)
Other Authors: Jean-Philippe van Dijck (auth), Steve Majerus (auth), Elger Abrahamse (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
Series:Frontiers Research Topics
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