Be prepared for interruptions: EEG correlates of anticipation when dealing with task interruptions and the role of aging

Be prepared for interruptions: EEG correlates of anticipation when dealing with task interruptions and the role of aging

Abstract Dealing with task interruptions requires the flexible use of working memory and attentional control mechanisms, which are prone to age-related changes. We investigated effects of age on dealing with task interruptions and potential advantages of anticipating an interruption using EEG and a...

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Main Authors: Soner Ülkü, Stephan Getzmann, Edmund Wascher, Daniel Schneider
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Task interruptions
Working memory
Selective attention
EEG
Aging
Anticipation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56400-y

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56400-y

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