| The role of inhibition in the regulation of sequential action. | |
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PMID: 11273397 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We investigated the regulation of sequential action using a new paradigm. Participants learned a sequence of seven stimulus categories and then monitored for them during successive displays. All displays were instances of these categories, presented in pseudorandom order. On each trial, participants monitored for an instance of Category 1, pressed a key on a computer keyboard, then monitored for an instance of Category 2, pressed a key on the keyboard, and so on for all seven categories. Thus, a perfect trial contained exactly seven responses. Intrusion errors were classified as a function of ordinal distance from the current serial position (n). Fewer intrusion errors were made at near serial positions than at far ones, suggesting a gradient of lateral inhibition. In addition, more intrusions were made on n + 1 categories than n - 1 categories, suggesting greater availability of intended than completed goals. In accord with current models of sequential action, the results indicate lateral and self-inhibition as important mechanisms in regulation of sequential action. |
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Authors:
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K Z Li; U Lindenberger; D Rünger; P A Frensch |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Psychological science Volume: 11 ISSN: 0956-7976 ISO Abbreviation: Psychol Sci Publication Date: 2000 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-01 Completed Date: 2001-04-12 Revised Date: 2011-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9007542 Medline TA: Psychol Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 343-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Center for Lifespan Psychology, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, D-14195, Berlin, Germany. li@mpib-berlin.mpg.de |
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Adult Attention Female Humans Inhibition (Psychology)* Male Mental Recall* Psychomotor Performance Reaction Time Serial Learning* |
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