Selective Attention and Inhibitory Control of Attention Are Correlated With Music Audiation

Background and aimBlindness cause functional and structural change in brain. The aim of this study is evaluation and comparison of selective attention and inhibition in acquired blinds and matched sightedMethodForty five Acquired Blinds of war veteran and fifty six healthy volunteers participated in this cross sectional study. Auditory Stroop Test is used for evaluation of selective attention and inhibitory control. Independent T Test was used for comparing blind with sighted.ResultsFindings show significant difference between two groups so that sighted subjects have higher performance in accuracy and reaction time of all stage of stroop task.ConclusionWe concluded that acquired blinds didn’t have any preference in selective attention and inhibitory control versus matched sighted.

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The Change Processes in Selective Attention during Adulthood. Inhibition or Processing Speed?

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.1017/sjp.2020.41 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

Author(s):

Isabel Introzzi ◽

Eliana Zamora ◽

Yesica Aydmune ◽

María Marta Richard’s ◽

Ana Comesaña ◽

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Keyword(s):

Selective Attention ◽

Inhibitory Control ◽

Cognitive Processes ◽

Processing Speed ◽

Search Task ◽

Visual Search Task ◽

Response Speed ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Change Processes ◽

Speed Task

Abstract Selective attention is involved in multiple daily activities. Several authors state that it experiences a decline after 20 years, although there is no agreement regarding the cognitive processes that explain it. Two theories dominate the discussion: The theory of inhibitory inefficiency and the theory of processing speed. At the same time, it has been suggested that there could be complementary relations between both; however, it is not clear what the contribution of inhibition and processing speed is on the changes of selective attention. Therefore, the present study proposes to analyze this contribution, in adults between 20 and 80 years old. To assess selective attention and inhibitory control, two indices of a visual search task were obtained in which participants must identify a target stimulus among a set of distracting stimuli. To evaluate the processing speed, a response speed task was used. The main results indicate that, from the age of 60, a gradual decrease in selective attention begins and that this decline can be largely explained by a decrease in processing speed and inhibitory control. We discuss about the literature on the development of selective attention, the contribution of processing speed, and the inhibitory inefficiency hypothesis.

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Selective attention and the inhibitory control of cognition

Interference and Inhibition in Cognition ◽

10.1016/b978-012208930-5/50008-8 ◽

1995 ◽

pp. 207-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 111

Author(s):

W. Trammell Neill ◽

Leslie A. Valdes ◽

Kathleen M. Terry

Keyword(s):

Selective Attention ◽

Inhibitory Control

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UCancellation: A New Mobile Measure of Selective Attention

10.31234/osf.io/qux5s ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anja Pahor ◽

Randy E. Mester ◽

Audrey A. Carrillo ◽

Eunice Ghil ◽

Jason F. Reimer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Selective Attention ◽

Inhibitory Control ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Multiple Testing ◽

Valuable Insight ◽

Psychomotor Speed ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Remote Assessment ◽

Valid Test ◽

Insight Into

Measuring selective attention in a speeded task can provide valuable insight into the current concentration ability of an individual, and can inform neuropsychological assessment of attention in aging, traumatic brain injury, and in various psychiatric disorders. There are few tools to measure selective attention that are freely available, psychometrically validated and can be used flexibly both for in-person and remote assessment. To address this gap, we developed a self-administrable, mobile-based test of selective attention, psychomotor speed, and inhibitory control called ‘UCancellation’ (University of California Cancellation) with two stimulus sets: Letters and Pictures. UCancellation takes less than 7 minutes to complete, is automatically scored, allows for multiple testing sessions, and is compatible with a variety of IOS and Android devices. Here we report the results of a study that examined 1-week retest reliability and convergent validity of UCancellation in a sample of 104 college students. UCancellation Letters and Pictures showed adequate retest reliability (r=.71-.83, p<0.01) and internal consistency (ɑ=.73-.91). It also showed convergent validity with another widely used cancellation task, D2 Test of Attention (r =.43-.59, p<0.01), and predicted performance on a cognitive control composite (r = .34-.41, p<0.05). These results suggest that UCancellation is a valid test of selective attention and inhibitory control, which warrants further data collection to establish norms.

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Executive functions in children with dyslexia

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20190033 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 77 (4) ◽

pp. 254-259

Author(s):

Thais Barbosa ◽

Camila Cruz Rodrigues ◽

Claudia Berlim de Mello ◽

Mariana Cristina de Souza e Silva ◽

Orlando Francisco Amodeo Bueno

Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

Executive Function ◽

Selective Attention ◽

Executive Functions ◽

Inhibitory Control ◽

Neuropsychological Tests ◽

Memory Deficits ◽

Typical Development ◽

Phonological Skill ◽

Memory Inhibition

ABSTRACT This study aimed to verify whether children with dyslexia have difficulties in executive functions (shifting, working memory, inhibition). Methods: A sample of 47 children (ages 8-13 years) participated in the study: 24 who were dyslexic and 23 controls with typical development. A battery of neuropsychological tests was used. Results: Results revealed executive function difficulties among the dyslexic children when compared with controls, encompassing selective attention modulation processes, shifting, and inhibitory control. These difficulties appeared to be affected by phonological working memory deficits, typically associated with dyslexia. Conclusion: Our findings support the consensus among scholars regarding the central involvement of phonological skill dysfunctions in dyslexia.

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Exercise for Cognitive Improvement and Rehabilitation (EXCIR) Improves Attention and Executive Functions in Children with ADHD

10.21203/rs.3.rs-64920/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Vahid Nejati

Keyword(s):

Selective Attention ◽

Executive Functions ◽

Inhibitory Control ◽

Cognitive Flexibility ◽

Sustained Attention ◽

Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽

Control Group ◽

Children With Adhd ◽

Cognitive Improvement ◽

Experimental Group

Abstract Background: Physical activities improves cognitive functioning. The purpose of the present study is to effect of physical activity with progressive cognitive demands on attention and executive functions in children with ADHD. Methods: Thirty children with ADHD were randomly assigned into two equal experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 12 sessions of exercise for cognitive improvement and rehabilitation (EXCIR). Working memory, selective attention, sustained attention, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility were administered pre- and post-intervention through 1-back test, Stroop test, attention registration test, go no go test and trial making test in order. The repeated measure ANOVAs were used for analysis.Results: The results showed that experimental group has a greater performance in selective attention, sustained attention, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility compared to control group. Conclusions: These findings implicate that the cognitive rehabilitation program is advantageous for improvement of attention and executive functions in children with ADHD.

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Relación entre capacidad aeróbica y el nivel de atención en escolares de primaria (Relationship between aerobic capacity and level of attention in primary school children)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i35.60729 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 36-41

Author(s):

Andres Rosa Guillamón ◽

Eliseo Garcia Canto ◽

Pedro José Carrillo López

Keyword(s):

Executive Functioning ◽

Selective Attention ◽

Inhibitory Control ◽

Aerobic Capacity ◽

School Children ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Main Indicator ◽

Similarities And Differences ◽

The Relationship

La capacidad aeróbica constituye el principal exponente de la condición física. La atención es una de las principales funciones cognitivas, directamente relacionada con mecanismos como la percepción, la memoria, el funcionamiento ejecutivo, en procesos como el aprendizaje e incluso en el ajuste psicosocial. El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar la relación entre capacidad aeróbica y atención selectiva. Es un diseño de estudio descriptivo relacional donde se evaluó la capacidad aeróbica (test de Course-Navette) y la atención (test de Percepción de Semejanzas y Diferencias) en una muestra de 44 escolares (20 mujeres) de 9-10 años. Los escolares con mayor capacidad aeróbica tienen mejores registros en aciertos (p = 0,049), omisiones (p = 0,031) y control inhibitorio (p = 0,034). Los resultados de este trabajo se alinean con la investigación previa que plantea una relación positiva entre capacidad aeróbica y atención. Así, aquellos con mayor capacidad aeróbica presentan una mejor atención selectiva.Abstract. Aerobic capacity constitutes the main indicator of physical fitness. Attention is one of the main cognitive functions, directly related to mechanisms such as perception, memory, executive functioning, in processes such as learning or even in psychosocial adjustment.The aim was to analyze the relationship between aerobic capacity and selective attention. The study implemented a descriptive design, evaluating aerobic capacity (Course-Navette test) and selective attention (Perception of Similarities and Differences test) in a sample of 44 students (20 women) between 9-10 years. Students with higher aerobic capacity had better scores in successes (p = 0,049), omissions (p = 0,031) and inhibitory control (p = 0,034). The results of this work are in line with previous research showing a positive relationship between aerobic capacity and attention. In this sense, students with higher aerobic capacity present better selective attention.

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