Effects of working memory load on visual selective attention: Behavioral and electrophysiological evidence

Working memory and attention interact in a way that enables us to focus on relevant items and maintain current goals. The influence of working memory on attention has been noted in several studies using dual task designs. Multitasking increases the demands on working memory and reduces the amount o...

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Main Authors: Nikki ePratt, Adrian eWilloughby, Diane eSwick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
ERP
P1
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2011.00057/full