Neural coding of cognitive control: the representational similarity analysis approach
Cognitive control relies on distributed and potentially high-dimensional frontoparietal task
representations. Yet, the classical cognitive neuroscience approach in this domain has …
representations. Yet, the classical cognitive neuroscience approach in this domain has …
Expectations of reward and efficacy guide cognitive control allocation
The amount of mental effort we invest in a task is influenced by the reward we can expect if
we perform that task well. However, some of the rewards that have the greatest potential for …
we perform that task well. However, some of the rewards that have the greatest potential for …
Cognitive control as a multivariate optimization problem
A hallmark of adaptation in humans and other animals is our ability to control how we think
and behave across different settings. Research has characterized the various forms …
and behave across different settings. Research has characterized the various forms …
Conjunctive representations that integrate stimuli, responses, and rules are critical for action selection
A Kikumoto, U Mayr - … of the National Academy of Sciences, 2020 - National Acad Sciences
People can use abstract rules to flexibly configure and select actions for specific situations,
yet how exactly rules shape actions toward specific sensory and/or motor requirements …
yet how exactly rules shape actions toward specific sensory and/or motor requirements …
Orthogonal neural encoding of targets and distractors supports multivariate cognitive control
The complex challenges of our mental life require us to coordinate multiple forms of neural
information processing. Recent behavioural studies have found that people can coordinate …
information processing. Recent behavioural studies have found that people can coordinate …
Distinct neural representations for prosocial and self-benefiting effort
Prosocial behaviors—actions that benefit others—are central to individual and societal well-
being. Although the mechanisms underlying the financial and moral costs of prosocial …
being. Although the mechanisms underlying the financial and moral costs of prosocial …
A representational similarity analysis of cognitive control during color-word Stroop
Progress in understanding the neural bases of cognitive control has been supported by the
paradigmatic color-word Stroop task, in which a target response (color name) must be …
paradigmatic color-word Stroop task, in which a target response (color name) must be …
Neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the differential effect of reward prospect on response selection and inhibition
Reward and cognitive control play crucial roles in sha** goal-directed behavior. Yet, the
behavioral and neural underpinnings of interactive effects of both processes in driving our …
behavioral and neural underpinnings of interactive effects of both processes in driving our …
No effect of monetary reward in a visual working memory task
Previous work has shown that humans distribute their visual working memory (VWM)
resources flexibly across items: the higher the importance of an item, the better it is …
resources flexibly across items: the higher the importance of an item, the better it is …
Task prioritization modulates alpha, theta and beta EEG dynamics reflecting proactive cognitive control
Most neuroscientific studies investigating mental effort apply unspecific effort allocation
paradigms. In contrast, the present EEG study targets specific effort allocation during task …
paradigms. In contrast, the present EEG study targets specific effort allocation during task …