PSYCH 3350 - The Psychology of Attention

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PSYCH 1101, PSYCH 1102 or PSYCH 3500. Co-meets with PSYCH 6350.

K. Swallow.

This seminar will survey core topics on attention, exploring how it influences what people perceive, what they are aware of, what they remember, and how well they can perform tasks. Original articles presenting behavioral and neuroscientific research on attention will be discussed. In-class demonstrations and presentations will further provide students with a broad understanding of attention and the ability to critically apply attention concepts to their everyday lives.

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