Task prioritization modulates alpha, theta and beta EEG dynamics reflecting proactive cognitive control.

ABSTRACT: Most neuroscientific studies investigating mental effort apply unspecific effort allocation paradigms. In contrast, the present EEG study targets specific effort allocation during task prioritization. Twenty-eight participants performed a cued number classification task during the retention interval of a working memory task including retrospective cues. One of two possible number classifications was done per trial. Each trial started with a cue indicating which of the two tasks would be more important in the upcoming trial. Subjects were told to engage in both tasks, but to concentrate on the important one. Feedback given at the end of each trial was calculated based on task performance, with scores obtained from the relevant task being tripled. Participants performed significantly better

SUBMITTER: Liegel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9445103 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature