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Donald T Stuss1, Michael P Alexander, Tim Shallice

  • 1The Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6A 2E1. dstuss@rotman-baycrest.on.ca

Neuropsychologia
|February 15, 2005
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This study shows that specific frontal lobe areas control distinct attention processes. Damage to the right superior medial frontal lobe slows reaction time, while right lateral frontal lobe damage impairs response monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Attention is crucial for cognitive function.
  • The frontal lobes are implicated in attention.
  • A detailed model of attentional components is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test a model of attention with distinct component processes.
  • To investigate the neural basis of these processes in the frontal lobes.
  • To correlate specific frontal lobe regions with attentional deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized reaction time (RT) tests (simple, choice, prepare).
  • Tested 38 patients with frontal lesions and 38 controls.
  • Localized lesions to specific frontal lobe regions and architectonic areas.

Main Results:

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  • Right superior medial (SM) frontal lesions slowed RT and impaired response to warning signals.
  • Right lateral (RL) frontal lesions (area 9/46v) disrupted RT adaptation to foreperiod.
  • Right SM lesions affected response energizing, while RL lesions impacted stimulus monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct frontal lobe regions mediate specific attentional processes.
  • Right SM frontal lobe is critical for response energizing and warning signal effects.
  • Right lateral frontal lobe is essential for monitoring and adapting response speed.