Selective attention on representations in working memory: cognitive and neural mechanisms.

ABSTRACT: Selective attention and working memory are inter-dependent core cognitive functions. It is critical to allocate attention on selected targets during the capacity-limited working memory processes to fulfill the goal-directed behavior. The trends of research on both topics are increasing exponentially in recent years, and it is considered that selective attention and working memory share similar underlying neural mechanisms. Different types of attention orientation in working memory are introduced by distinctive cues, and the means using retrospective cues are strengthened currently as it is manipulating the representation in memory, instead of the perceptual representation. The cognitive and neural mechanisms of the retro-cue effects are further reviewed, as well as the potential molecular

SUBMITTER: Ku Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5885971 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature