Attentional Modulation of Macaque Visual Processing Areas

Abstract

Introduction Introduction Materials and Methods Results Discussion References The visual expectation that an object will appear at a certain location or time may increase the accuracy and speed of its detection (Eriksen and Hoffman, 1974; Posner, 1980; Carrasco et al., 2000; Dosher and Z-L., 2000). The ability to use prior information to enhance the processing of visual stimuli at a specific location is critical for quickly sorting through the myriad of incoming stimuli and making decisions regarding future actions. This selection process, known as visual attention, appears to be fundamental to our ability to navigate and interact with the environment, and accordingly has been the focus of innumerable psychological and neurobiological studies (Pa ...