Visual Working Memory in Action (IMAGE)

Wellcome Trust

Visual Working Memory in Action

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When watching a relay race, we will allocate more memory to key objects: the faces of the relay team we are supporting, the baton, etc. Less important details, such as members of the other teams, will be allocated less memory. Visually arresting details such as a runner's pink hair will catch our attention and be allocated more memory.

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