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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Neuroscience
Human Performance

Background:

The conference "Attention and Performance XVIII" convened leading researchers in 1998.
It focused on the intricate mechanisms of cognitive control.

Purpose of the Study:

To present and discuss cutting-edge research on the control of cognitive processes.
To explore advancements in understanding attention and performance.

Main Methods:

Presentations of empirical studies.
Theoretical discussions and model development.
Discussions on executive functions and their neural underpinnings.

Main Results:

Key findings on attentional control mechanisms were shared.
New insights into the regulation of cognitive processes were discussed.
The role of executive functions in task performance was highlighted.

Conclusions:

The conference underscored the complexity of cognitive control.
Further research directions in attention and performance were identified.
A deeper understanding of executive functions was achieved.