Anne M. Treisman & Garry Gelade (1980)
Cognitive Psychology, 12(1), 97-136.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-0285(80)90005-5
Abstract. Introduces feature-integration theory, distinguishing parallel pre-attentive processing of individual features (colour, orientation, size) from serial attention-demanding conjunction search. The theoretical foundation for the pop-out effect exploited by dashboard and alerting design.
Tags: attention perception foundational