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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49 works between 2010 and 2025
All (49) Journal Article (47) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (1)

41 - 49 of 49 works

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

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

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

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

    Computational modelling of confidence judgements across perceptual tasks and modalities

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jason Mattingley, Dr Natasha Matthews

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Comparing Confidence Across Tasks and Modalities

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jason Mattingley, Dr Natasha Matthews

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Dynamics of Conflicting Processing: A Model-based Approach to Simon and Flanker Tasks

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Timothy Ballard

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Beyond Response Time and Choice: Understanding Changes of Mind in Decisions

    Associate Advisor

  • 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

  • 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

    Evolutionary Psychology and Mate Choice: Advanced Methodological Approaches

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Brendan Zietsch

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Predictors of perceived versus actual sexual interest

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Brendan Zietsch

  • 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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