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Treisman, Anne – Scientific American, 1986
Appraises current explanations of how visual processing occurs. Highlights the basics of simultaneous and serial levels of processing. Discusses the results of a series of experiments on visual-search tasks and also on the role of prior knowledge in processing. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Perception, Perception Tests, Science Education
