The influence of context representations on cognitive control states
Abstract Cognitive control operates via two distinct mechanisms, proactive and reactive control. These control states are engaged differentially, depending on a number of within-subject factors, but also between-group variables. While research has begun to explore if shifts in control can be experim...
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| description | Abstract Cognitive control operates via two distinct mechanisms, proactive and reactive control. These control states are engaged differentially, depending on a number of within-subject factors, but also between-group variables. While research has begun to explore if shifts in control can be experimentally modulated, little is known about whether context impacts which control state is utilized. Thus, we test if contextual factors temporarily bias the use of a particular control state long enough to impact performance on a subsequent task. Our methodology involves two parts: first participants are exposed to a context manipulation designed to promote proactive or reactive processing through amount or availability of advanced preparation within a task-switching paradigm. Then, they complete an AX-CPT task, where we assess immediate transfer on preferential adoption of one control mode over another. We present results from a Pilot Study that revealed anecdotal evidence of proactive versus reactive processing for a context manipulation using long and short preparation times. We also present data from a follow-up Registered Experiment that implements a context manipulation using long or no preparation times to assess if a more extreme context leads to pronounced differences on AX-CPT performance. Together, the results suggest that contextual representations do not impact the engagement of a particular control state, but rather, there is a general preference for the engagement of proactive control. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6eda40a0ae024730970966211639f4542022-12-22T03:26:20ZengSpringerOpenCognitive Research2365-74642022-10-017111210.1186/s41235-022-00443-0The influence of context representations on cognitive control statesReem Alzahabi0Erika Hussey1Nathan Ward2Center for Applied Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Tufts UniversityCenter for Applied Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Tufts UniversityDepartment of Psychology, Tufts UniversityAbstract Cognitive control operates via two distinct mechanisms, proactive and reactive control. These control states are engaged differentially, depending on a number of within-subject factors, but also between-group variables. While research has begun to explore if shifts in control can be experimentally modulated, little is known about whether context impacts which control state is utilized. Thus, we test if contextual factors temporarily bias the use of a particular control state long enough to impact performance on a subsequent task. Our methodology involves two parts: first participants are exposed to a context manipulation designed to promote proactive or reactive processing through amount or availability of advanced preparation within a task-switching paradigm. Then, they complete an AX-CPT task, where we assess immediate transfer on preferential adoption of one control mode over another. We present results from a Pilot Study that revealed anecdotal evidence of proactive versus reactive processing for a context manipulation using long and short preparation times. We also present data from a follow-up Registered Experiment that implements a context manipulation using long or no preparation times to assess if a more extreme context leads to pronounced differences on AX-CPT performance. Together, the results suggest that contextual representations do not impact the engagement of a particular control state, but rather, there is a general preference for the engagement of proactive control.https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-022-00443-0Control stateProactiveReactiveContextTask-switching |
| spellingShingle | Reem Alzahabi Erika Hussey Nathan Ward The influence of context representations on cognitive control states Cognitive Research Control state Proactive Reactive Context Task-switching |
| title | The influence of context representations on cognitive control states |
| title_full | The influence of context representations on cognitive control states |
| title_fullStr | The influence of context representations on cognitive control states |
| title_full_unstemmed | The influence of context representations on cognitive control states |
| title_short | The influence of context representations on cognitive control states |
| title_sort | influence of context representations on cognitive control states |
| topic | Control state Proactive Reactive Context Task-switching |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-022-00443-0 |
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