Neurocognitive Operations Underlying Working Memory Abilities: An Analysis of Latency and Time-Based Parameters.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The theory of executive attention (Fuster, 2015) suggests considerable plasticity regarding when specific neurocognitive operations are recruited to bring executive tasks to fruition.

Objective

We tested the hypothesis that differing neurocognitive operations are recruited upon the initiation of a response, but that other distinct neurocognitive operations are recruited towards the middle or end of a response.

Methods

The Backward Digit Span Test (BDST) was administered to 58 memory clinic patients (MCI, n = 22; no-MCI, n = 36). Latency to generate all correct 5-span responses was obtained. Statistical analyses found that optimal group classification was achieved using the first and third digit backward. First and third response latencies were analyzed in r

SUBMITTER: Emrani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11389823 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature