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¹Verbochronometry Laboratory, IRCCS S. Maugeri Foundation, Veruno, University of Pavia, Italy. paolo.pinelli@fsm.it

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Neural sequences are governed by deterministic and chaotic rules, with chaotic patterns showing greater variability. Both neural excitability and psychological factors like attention influence these temporal variations in performance.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Neural sequences are influenced by both deterministic and chaotic processes.
Chaotic rules play a role in the early stages of performance, characterized by increased variability.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for explaining variations in cognitive tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the dual influence of deterministic and chaotic rules on neural sequences.
To identify the characteristics of chaotic-like sequences.
To investigate the neural and psychological factors contributing to performance variability.

Main Methods:

Analysis of temporal parameters such as inter-stimulus intervals (ISIs) and reaction latencies.
Examination of performance metrics including pauses, freezings, and errors.
Assessment of neural variability (cortical/subcortical excitability, temporal dissociations) and psychological factors (attention, expectation, habituation, fatigue).

Main Results:

Chaotic-like sequences exhibit greater variations compared to deterministic ones.
Temporal parameters (ISIs, latencies) and other metrics (pauses, errors) are modulated by variability.
Both neural excitability and psychological states significantly impact performance dynamics.

Conclusions:

Neural sequence generation involves a complex interplay of deterministic and chaotic rules.
Variability in performance is driven by both intrinsic neural factors and extrinsic psychological states.
This framework helps explain the multifaceted nature of cognitive performance and its variations.