Making time for a dynamic attentional priority map

Trends in Cognitive Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sage Boettcher, Gwenllian C. Williams, Jeremy M. Wolfe, Nir Shalev
DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2026.05.005
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

Attentional priority is typically conceived as a static spatial map, despite attention operating in a continuously changing world. We propose a dynamic priority map and outline the core demands and key questions needed to understand attentional guidance in a world that never stands still.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mind wandering and attention Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Visual Attention and Saliency Detection

Publication details

Journal / source
Trends in Cognitive Sciences
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
30
Issue
7
Pages
581–584
Publication date
11 June 2026
Language
EN