Perceptual load theory is a psychological theory of attention. It was presented by Nilli Lavie in the mid-nineties as a potential resolution to the early/late ... History · Proposal of perceptual load... · Criticism

4 янв. 2016 г. · The perceptual-load model focuses on the ability to ignore irrelevant distractors, making the definition of an irrelevant distractor crucial.

A load theory of attention in which distractor rejection depends on the level and type of load involved in current processing was tested.

Lavie's load theory of attention suggests that the puzzle can be solved by considering the role of perceptual load. Although distractors will intrude upon ...

30 авг. 2016 г. · Load Theory (Lavie, 1995, 2005) states that the level of perceptual load in a task (i.e., the amount of information involved in processing task ...

Load theory of attention suggests that the ability to focus on specific stimuli depends on the cognitive load involved in processing that information.

Like other accounts of attention and control, load theory focuses on capacity limitations, both in perception and in control.

9 июн. 2016 г. · Load theory can get a little bit technical, but the basic summary of the idea is that we are less likely to be distracted by something if our ...

The Load Theory suggests that selective attention consists of two mechanisms: a passive, perceptual system, and an active mechanism of cognitive control. The ...