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¿List of ContributorsForewordPrefacePart I. Attention and Selection Chapter 1. Mechanisms of Attention I. Introduction II. Two Kinds of Processing Limitations III. Illustrative Difficulties for Single-Channel Theory IV. Processing Multiple Signals V. Elaborations of Attention Theory VI. The Final Model References Chapter 2. Perceptual Structure and Selection I. Introduction II. Measurement of Structure III. Ontogeny of Perceptual Selection IV. General Discussion and Conclusions References Chapter 3. Sorting, Categorization, and Visual Search I. Introduction II. Neisser's Experiments Reevaluated III. Learning and Remembering the Target Set IV. Categorization in Terms of Critical Perceptual Distinctions V. Discriminations Between Classes of Letters and Digits: Categorization Independent of Naming VI. Semantic Class and Visual Search VII. The Use of Acoustic Properties of Letter Names to Separate Target and Background Categories in Visual Search VIII. The Bases of Word Superiority Effects in Visual Search for Individual Letters IX. Rapid Serial Visual Presentation of Displays for Visual Search X. Control Processes in Self-Paced Visual Search and Scanning of Text XI. Conclusions ReferencesPart II. Pattern Processing Chapter 4. Schemes and Theories of Pattern Recognition I. Introduction II. Template Theories III. Feature Theories IV. Structural Theories V . Analysis by Synthesis VI. Topological Theories VII. Prototypes VIII. Overview References Chapter 5. Perceptual Processing in Letter Recognition and Reading I. Some Strategic Considerations II. Properties of the Visual System Basic to Reading III. Perception of Individual Letters IV. Perception of Multiple-Letter Displays V. Target-Background Relationships and Category Effects VI. Parallel versus Serial Processing VII. Linguistic Factors in Letter Recognition VIII. Afterthoughts References Chapter 6. Eye Movements and Visual Perception I. Introduction II. Types of Eye Movement III. Measurement of Eye Position IV. The Value of Eye Movements for Perception V. Problems Introduced by Eye Movements References Chapter 7. Perceptual Learning I. Introduction II. Examples of Perceptual Learning III. Development and Perceptual Learning IV. Theoretical and Research Issues V. Conclusion References Chapter 8. Size, Distance, and Depth Perception I. Introduction II. Instances of Stimulus Ambiguity III. Theories of the Resolution of Stimulus Ambiguity IV. Résumé ReferencesPart III. Illusions and Disorders Chapter 9. Illusions and Hallucinations I. Introduction II. Processes of Perception III. Physiological and Cognitive Illusions IV. The Theory of Inappropriate Constancy Scaling V. Concluding Remarks ReferencesChapter 10. Disorders of Perceptual Processing I. Introduction II. Lesions of the Visual Pathways III. The Concept of Agnosia IV. Visual Agnosia V. The Somatosensory System and Tactile Agnosia VI. Nociception and "Asymbolia for Pain" VII. Lesions of the Auditory Pathways VIII. Sensory Aphasia IX. Auditory Agnosia X. Related Disorders XI. The Chemical Senses XII. Developmental Disorders of Perceptual Processing XIII. Conclusions ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index