Publications [#274869] of David J. Madden

Papers Published

1. Costello, MC; Madden, DJ; Shepler, AM; Mitroff, SR; Leber, AB (2010). Age-related preservation of top-down control over distraction in visual search.. Exp Aging Res, 36(3), 249-272. [20544447], [doi]
   (last updated on 2025/06/16)

   Abstract:
   Visual search studies have demonstrated that older adults can have preserved or even increased top-down control over distraction. However, the results are mixed as to the extent of this age-related preservation. The present experiment assesses group differences in younger and older adults during visual search, with a task featuring two conditions offering varying degrees of top-down control over distraction. After controlling for generalized slowing, the analyses revealed that the age groups were equally capable of utilizing top-down control to minimize distraction. Furthermore, for both age groups, the distraction effect was manifested in a sustained manner across the reaction time distribution.