Ivanov, Yavor (2019) Pupil size and the mechanisms behind attentional focus and distraction. Master's Thesis / Essay, Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences.
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Abstract
Pupil size is widely used as a measure of attention. In the proposed research, we will link pupil size with natural behavior, as well as with known neurophysiological markers of attention. Crucially, our project is rooted in a strong theoretical framework, the adaptive-gain theory, which posits two different modes of behavior: exploration, characterized by frequent task switching and a lack of focused attention; and exploitation, characterized by a narrow attentional focus on a single task. This theory will allow us to test novel and specific predictions about the relationship between pupil size and behavior.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master's Thesis / Essay) |
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| Supervisor name: | Mathot, S. |
| Degree programme: | Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences |
| Thesis type: | Master's Thesis / Essay |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Dec 2019 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Dec 2019 12:59 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/21273 |
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