Posner, Michael

Michael Posner was a renowned psychologist known for his research on attention and cognitive processes. He studied how the brain controls focus, how we switch attention between tasks, and how attention develops over childhood. His work helped uncover the brain mechanisms involved in attention, supporting advances in neuroscience and psychology. Posner's findings have practical applications in understanding attention-related disorders and improving methods for training focus and cognitive control. His contributions significantly advanced the scientific understanding of how humans pay attention and manage cognitive tasks.