Interactive Demo
Cognitive Attention Simulator
Cognitive Attention Simulator is a free, interactive learning demo from the Psychology as Science course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Attention, Theory of Mind, Language Use, Social Cognition. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 1 slider, 2 dropdowns and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “Cognition and Language” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Drag the “Filter Model”, “Focus Target”, “Cognitive Load” sliders to change the inputs and watch the result update live.
- Pick an option from the dropdown to switch between scenarios.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Attention
- Theory of Mind
- Language Use
- Social Cognition
- Conformity and Obedience
Frequently asked questions
What does the Cognitive Attention Simulator demo do?
An investigation into how humans process information, use language, and navigate social environments through cognitive frameworks. Cognitive Attention Simulator turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What Psychology as Science concept does Cognitive Attention Simulator teach?
An investigation into how humans process information, use language, and navigate social environments through cognitive frameworks. It focuses on Attention, Theory of Mind, Language Use, Social Cognition, Conformity and Obedience from the “Cognition and Language” section.
What can I control in Cognitive Attention Simulator?
The “Filter Model”, “Focus Target”, “Cognitive Load” sliders change the key inputs; a dropdown switches between scenarios. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Cognitive Attention Simulator fit into the Psychology as Science course?
Psychology as Science provides a comprehensive exploration of the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The course bridges the gap between biological foundations—such as neuroanatomy and genetics—and… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Cognition and Language” section. Open the full Psychology as Science course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/psychology-as-science-97871b29-599c-4d8f-b94b-7ee51ee9041c for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Cognitive Attention Simulator?
You'll build intuition for Attention, Theory of Mind, Language Use, Social Cognition, Conformity and Obedience — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on Psychology as Science alone.
From the Psychology as Science course
This interactive demo is part of the Cognition and Language section. Explore the full Psychology as Science course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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