Dr David Sewell
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David Sewell

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Background

My research covers some of the basic properties of attention, learning, memory, and decision-making. Much of my work involves the development and testing of formal mathematical models of human cognition.

Availability

Dr David Sewell is:
Available for supervision
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Western Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia

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52 works between 2010 and 2025
All (52) Journal Article (50) Conference Publication (1) Book Chapter (1)

41 - 52 of 52 works

2016

Journal Article

The attention-weighted sample-size model of visual short-term memory: attention capture predicts resource allocation and memory load

Smith, Philip L., Lilburn, Simon D., Corbett, Elaine A., Sewell, David K. and Kyllingsbaek, Soren (2016). The attention-weighted sample-size model of visual short-term memory: attention capture predicts resource allocation and memory load. Cognitive Psychology, 89, 71-105. doi: 10.1016/j.cogpsych.2016.07.002

The attention-weighted sample-size model of visual short-term memory: attention capture predicts resource allocation and memory load

2016

Book Chapter

The psychology and psychobiology of simple decisions: speeded choice and its neural correlates

Sewell, David K. and Smith, Philip L. (2016). The psychology and psychobiology of simple decisions: speeded choice and its neural correlates. Neuroeconomics. (pp. 253-292) edited by Martin Reuter and Christian Montag. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-35923-1_14

The psychology and psychobiology of simple decisions: speeded choice and its neural correlates

2015

Journal Article

From shunting inhibition to dynamic normalization: attentional selection and decision-making in brief visual displays

Smith, Philip L., Sewell, David K. and Lilburn, Simon D. (2015). From shunting inhibition to dynamic normalization: attentional selection and decision-making in brief visual displays. Vision Research, 116 (Part B), 219-240. doi: 10.1016/j.visres.2014.11.001

From shunting inhibition to dynamic normalization: attentional selection and decision-making in brief visual displays

2014

Journal Article

An information capacity limitation of visual short-term memory

Sewell, David K., Lilburn, Simon D. and Smith, Philip L. (2014). An information capacity limitation of visual short-term memory. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 40 (6), 2214-2242. doi: 10.1037/a0037744

An information capacity limitation of visual short-term memory

2014

Journal Article

Modeling perceptual discrimination in dynamic noise: Time-changed diffusion and release from inhibition

Smith, Philip L., Ratcliff, Roger and Sewell, David K. (2014). Modeling perceptual discrimination in dynamic noise: Time-changed diffusion and release from inhibition. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 59 (1), 95-113. doi: 10.1016/j.jmp.2013.05.007

Modeling perceptual discrimination in dynamic noise: Time-changed diffusion and release from inhibition

2013

Journal Article

A competitive interaction theory of attentional selection and decision making in brief, multielement displays

Smith, Philip L. and Sewell, David K. (2013). A competitive interaction theory of attentional selection and decision making in brief, multielement displays. Psychological Review, 120 (3), 589-627. doi: 10.1037/a0033140

A competitive interaction theory of attentional selection and decision making in brief, multielement displays

2012

Journal Article

Predicting perceptual decision biases from early brain activity

Bode, Stefan, Sewell, David K., Lilburn, Simon, Forte, Jason D., Smith, Philip L. and Stahl, Jutta (2012). Predicting perceptual decision biases from early brain activity. Journal of Neuroscience, 32 (36), 12488-12498. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1708-12.2012

Predicting perceptual decision biases from early brain activity

2012

Journal Article

Attentional control in visual signal detection: effects of abrupt-onset and no-onset stimuli

Sewell, David K. and Smith, Philip L. (2012). Attentional control in visual signal detection: effects of abrupt-onset and no-onset stimuli. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 38 (4), 1043-1068. doi: 10.1037/a0026591

Attentional control in visual signal detection: effects of abrupt-onset and no-onset stimuli

2012

Journal Article

Attention and working memory capacity: insights from blocking, highlighting, and knowledge restructuring

Sewell, David K. and Lewandowsky, Stephan (2012). Attention and working memory capacity: insights from blocking, highlighting, and knowledge restructuring. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 141 (3), 444-469. doi: 10.1037/a0026560

Attention and working memory capacity: insights from blocking, highlighting, and knowledge restructuring

2011

Journal Article

Bayesian computation and mechanism: theoretical pluralism drives scientific emergence

Sewell, David K., Little, Daniel R. and Lewandowsky, Stephan (2011). Bayesian computation and mechanism: theoretical pluralism drives scientific emergence. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 34 (4), 212-213. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X11000392

Bayesian computation and mechanism: theoretical pluralism drives scientific emergence

2011

Journal Article

Restructuring partitioned knowledge: the role of recoordination in category learning

Sewell, David K. and Lewandowsky, Stephan (2011). Restructuring partitioned knowledge: the role of recoordination in category learning. Cognitive Psychology, 62 (2), 81-122. doi: 10.1016/j.cogpsych.2010.09.003

Restructuring partitioned knowledge: the role of recoordination in category learning

2010

Journal Article

Cued detection with compound integration-interruption masks reveals multiple attentional mechanisms

Smith, Philip L., Ellis, Rachel, Sewell, David K. and Wolfgang, Bradley J. (2010). Cued detection with compound integration-interruption masks reveals multiple attentional mechanisms. Journal of Vision, 10 (5) 3. doi: 10.1167/10.5.3

Cued detection with compound integration-interruption masks reveals multiple attentional mechanisms

Past funding

  • 2016 - 2018
    Collective Self-Regulation in Complex Social-Ecological Systems (ARC Discovery Project administered by the University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Response Time Constraints on Category Learning
    ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
    Open grant

Availability

Dr David Sewell is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring Neural-State Predictors of Visual Processing with EEG and Computational Modelling

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anthony Harris

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Visual Ensemble Statistics: A Primary Effect or Epiphenomenon of Visual Perception?

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring Metacognitive Underpinnings of Children's Cognitive Offloading

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jonathan Redshaw

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Mathematically modelling the process of managing fitness to drive for people living with dementia

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Mark Horswill, Associate Professor Theresa Scott

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr David Sewell directly for media enquiries about:

  • Associative Learning
  • Attention
  • Decision-Making
  • Human Cognition
  • Working Memory

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