Michael Posner

Michael Posner is a prominent American psychologist known for his work in the fields of attention and cognitive neuroscience. He developed the Posner Cueing Task, which is used to study how attention is directed and shifted. His research has helped illuminate how our brains process information, particularly in understanding the mechanisms of attention, perception, and learning. Posner's contributions extend to developmental psychology, exploring how attention affects learning in children. Through his work, he has significantly advanced our understanding of cognitive functions and how they relate to behavior and mental processes.