Theta oscillations shift towards optimal frequency for cognitive control
Cognitive control allows to flexibly guide behaviour in a complex and ever-changing
environment. It is supported by theta band (4–7 Hz) neural oscillations that coordinate …
environment. It is supported by theta band (4–7 Hz) neural oscillations that coordinate …
Tenacious instructions: How to dismantle newly instructed task rules?
Humans excel in instruction following to boost performance in unfamiliar situations. We can
do so through so-called prepared reflexes: Abstract instructions are instantly translated into …
do so through so-called prepared reflexes: Abstract instructions are instantly translated into …
Multiplexed Levels of Cognitive Control through Delta and Theta Neural Oscillations
Cognitive control allows behavior to be guided according to environmental contexts and
internal goals. During cognitive control tasks, fMRI analyses typically reveal increased …
internal goals. During cognitive control tasks, fMRI analyses typically reveal increased …
[HTML][HTML] Instructional load induces functional connectivity changes linked to task automaticity and mnemonic preference
AW Baumann, TAJ Schäfer, H Ruge - Neuroimage, 2023 - Elsevier
Learning new rules rapidly and effectively via instructions is ubiquitous in our daily lives, yet
the underlying cognitive and neural mechanisms are complex. Using functional magnetic …
the underlying cognitive and neural mechanisms are complex. Using functional magnetic …
[HTML][HTML] Frontoparietal action-oriented codes support novel instruction implementation
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 …
instructions into novel behaviors. Previous research proposes that this transformation is …
Theta-phase connectivity between medial prefrontal and posterior areas underlies novel instructions implementation
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 …
requires the rapid and flexible conversion of symbolic content into a format that enables the …
Time-based binding as a solution to and a limitation for flexible cognition
Why can't we keep as many items as we want in working memory? It has long been debated
whether this resource limitation is a bug (a downside of our fallible biological system) or …
whether this resource limitation is a bug (a downside of our fallible biological system) or …
Neural representations of task context and temporal order during action sequence execution
Routine action sequences can share a great deal of similarity in terms of their stimulus
response mappings. As a consequence, their correct execution relies crucially on the ability …
response mappings. As a consequence, their correct execution relies crucially on the ability …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the link between novel task proceduralization and motor simulation
AF Palenciano, C González-García… - Journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …
to changing environments. Despite the absence of previous experience, novel instructed …
[HTML][HTML] The effect of task demands on the neural patterns generated by novel instruction encoding
Verbal instructions allow fast and optimal implementation of novel behaviors. Previous
research has shown that different control-related variables structure neural activity in …
research has shown that different control-related variables structure neural activity in …