History of Neuroscience - Attention Research and Mental Chronometry

History of Neuroscience - Attention Research and Mental Chronometry

Explore the groundbreaking research of Michael I. Posner, professor emeritus of psychology at University of Oregon, in this 59-minute archival interview from the Society for Neuroscience's "History of Neuroscience in Autobiography" series. Delve into Posner's significant contributions to the field of attention, covering topics such as mental chronometry, parietal lobe function, localization, word processing, the Stroop effect, self-regulation, and infant mental processing. Gain insights into the life and discoveries of this eminent senior neuroscientist, recorded on May 10-11, 2005, as part of an ongoing effort to document the lives of influential figures in neuroscience.