In this line of research, we are examining whether motivation increases the utilization of target (positive) or distractor (negative) color cues to improve visual attention performance.
When finding a search target, receiving a target cue or distractor cue can increase search efficiency. We are examining whether we can improve people's use of the cues to aid visual search performance if we increase their motivation through reward or time pressure.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
On some trials, participants have lower motivation and on other trials participants have higher motivation.
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Button Press Reaction Time
Speed to respond correctly to the target- after participant finds the target shape on a computer screen, they press a button to indicate what shape they see
Time frame: During Testing (single day)
Button Press Accuracy
Accuracy of responses to target item- we will measure whether the participants presses the correct button which corresponds to the target shape presented on the computer screen or the incorrect button
Time frame: During Testing (single day)
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