Attention and expertise in multiple target tracking

By R. Allen, P. McGeorge, D. Pearson, A. Milne. 2004

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How many objects can you track? Evidence for a resource-limited attentive tracking mechanism. (2007, methodology): “Thus, it is worth considering alternatives to the fixed105 architecture view, such as an attentional resource theory 106 (Allen et al., 2004; Yantis, 1992).”
Cognitive Load and Classroom Teaching: The Double-Edged Sword of Automaticity (2007, background): “Experts in various domains have demonstrated the reduced cognitive load necessary for their skilled performances relative to novices in the domain by maintaining high levels of performance despite additional load imposed by simultaneous secondary memory and concentration tasks (eg, R. Allen, McGeor”
Multiple-object tracking in children: The "Catch the Spies" task. (2005, background): “The theory is subject to debate but the basic finding that young adults can track four to five items at once has been replicated using a variety of techniques (e.g.,Bahrami, 2003; Culham et al., 1998;Scholl & Pylyshyn, 1999;Sears & Pylyshyn, 2000;Yantis, 1992), though there may be expertise-related ”
The relationship between visual attention and expertise in sports. (2009, unknown): “distractors (Allen et al., 2004).”