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Mechanisms of cognitive control: The functional role of task rules

URN to cite this document:
urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-296536
DOI to cite this document:
10.5283/epub.29653
Dreisbach, Gesine
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Abstract

Cognitive control enables humans to flexibly switch between different thoughts and actions. An important prerequisite for this cognitive flexibility is the human ability to form and apply general task rules. In this article, I review research investigating the functional role of task rules, with an emphasis on two main findings. First, the shielding function of task rules helps guide attention ...

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