A key aspect of human cognitive flexibility concerns the ability to convert complex symbolic
instructions into novel behaviors. Previous research proposes that this transformation is …

Implementing novel instructions is a complex and uniquely human cognitive ability, which
requires the rapid and flexible conversion of symbolic content into a format that enables the …

The umbrella-term 'executive functions'(EF) includes various domain-general, goal-directed
cognitive abilities responsible for behavioral self-regulation. The influential unity and …

Instructions enable humans to perform novel tasks quickly. This is achieved by creating and
activating the instruction representation for upcoming tasks, which can then modulate …

How quickly are instructions for a task translated into an effective task-set? If declarative
working memory (dWM) is used to maintain a task's SR rules until practice compiles them …

Real-world environments are complex, demanding a diverse set of cognitive functions such
as attention and working memory (WM) to perform adaptive behaviors. However, exogenous …

Our ability to generate efficient behavior from novel instructions is critical for our adaptation
to changing environments. Despite the absence of previous experience, novel instructed …

Humans are capable of flexibly converting symbolic instructions into novel behaviors.
Previous evidence and theoretical models suggest that the implementation of a novel …

Selectively focusing attention allows us to prioritize specific information within working
memory. The current study investigates the consequences of focused attention for prioritized …

Abstract Information in working memory (WM) is crucial for guiding behavior. However, not
all WM representations are equally relevant simultaneously. Current theoretical frameworks …