Feb 21, 2026
Abstract Working memory capacity is a robust predictor of higher-order cognitive abilities, and individuals with low working memory capacity have long been characterized as more susceptible to attentional capture by irrelevant distractors. However, recent evidence...
Feb 21, 2026
Core Reference: Fukuda, K., & Vogel, E. K. (2011). Individual differences in recovery time from attentional capture. Psychological Science, 22(3), 361-368. Core Idea This study examined why individuals with lower working memory capacity appear more susceptible to...
