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Until the demise of the functional field of view

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2017

Laurent Itti
Laurent Itti*
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Computer Science Department, Psychology Department and Neuroscience Graduate Program, University of Southern California, HNB-07A, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2520. itti@usc.edu http://iLab.usc.edu
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Abstract

Hulleman & Olivers (H&O) make a much-needed stride forward for a better understanding of visual search behavior by rejecting theories based on discrete stimulus items. I propose that the framework could be further enhanced by clearly delineating distinct mechanisms for attention guidance, selection, and enhancement during visual search, instead of conflating them into a single functional field of view.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 40 , 2017 , e140
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