Training for future learning: Attentional States
Abstract
This project aims at testing the hypothesis that our ability to learn and generalize varies asa function of the attentional states w,e are in. In particular, we focus on the states ofeffortless versus effortful attention given their previous links with optimal perf,ormanceand learning. The overarching goal of the project is to first establish a method to reliablyinduce periods of effortless vers,us effortful attention. during task performance and tocharacterize their distinct neural bases. Project 1 will provide a method to r,eliably evoke,within a laboratory setting, periods of effortless and effortful attention, that are clearlylabelled as such by the pa,rticipant. Project 2 will allow us to identify and contrast the neuralnetworks that mediate effortless versus effortful attention. P,roject 3 will evaluate thehypothesis that distractors or task irrelevant information do not reach the same processingdepth under eff,ortless than effortful attention. Project 4 will evaluate the hypothesis thateffortless attention leads to greater sensitivity and t,hus greater target enhancement thaneffortful attention. This 5-year project will be headed by Pr. D. Bavelier at the Universityof Ge,neva, Switzerland, and has received human subject approval. Identifying states ofeffortful versus effortless attention during task p,erformance paves the way for key practicalintervention as to how enhance performance of the 21st century workforce. The agency forth,is proposal is ONR under the BAA Number N00014-22-S-B001.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 03, 2022
- Source ID
- N000142212559
Entities
People
- Daphne Bavelier
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Geneva