Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cognitive Development During Adulthood01:30

Cognitive Development During Adulthood

Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder01:30

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings.
Aging01:26

Aging

Aging is a complex biological phenomenon influenced by various processes that affect cellular and systemic functions. Several prominent theories attempt to explain its mechanisms, highlighting cellular limitations, oxidative damage, and hormonal changes as central factors in aging.
Cellular Clock Theory
The cellular clock theory posits that the human lifespan is closely tied to the finite capacity of cells to divide, a phenomenon governed by telomeres, which are protective caps at the ends of...
Information Processing Approach01:30

Information Processing Approach

The information-processing theory of cognitive development centers on fundamental mental processes, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. Researchers in this field examine how cognitive abilities, such as working memory, evolve and influence children's overall development. Studies indicate that children with stronger working memory tend to excel in reading comprehension, math, and problem-solving compared to peers with less efficient memory skills. Low working memory is also...
High-Level and Low-Level Awareness01:19

High-Level and Low-Level Awareness

Controlled processes in human consciousness represent high-alert mental states where individuals deliberately focus their attention on achieving specific goals. Controlled processes can be seen in situations like mastering new technology, where a person might become so absorbed that they ignore surrounding distractions. Such processes involve selective attention, requiring one to concentrate on particular elements of experience while disregarding others. These are governed by executive...
Self-Regulation01:25

Self-Regulation

Self-regulation, also known as self-control, encompasses a range of cognitive and behavioral processes that allow individuals to adjust their internal states and outward actions to align with socially acceptable norms and long-term goals. It plays a fundamental role in adaptive functioning, from resisting impulsive behaviors to persisting through challenging tasks. While its benefits are widely recognized, self-regulation is not limitless. Muraven and Baumeister's theory posits that...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Intuition and deliberation in elite expertise.

Cognitive research: principles and implications·2026
Same author

Derivation and Demonstration of a New Metric for Multitasking Performance.

Human factors·2020
Same author

Methodological and theoretical concerns in multitask performance: a critique of Boles, Bursk, Phillips, and Perdelwitz.

Human factors·2007
Same author

Regarding time-sharing with convergent operations.

Acta psychologica·2005
Same journal

EXPRESS: When illusion rivals reality. Investigating error detection and the role of working memory resources in the Vanishing Ball Illusion.

Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)·2026
Same journal

EXPRESS: Metaphors and the Body: Perceived Locations for the Self are Influenced by Conceptual Metaphor.

Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)·2026
Same journal

EXPRESS: Age-related Differences in Recognition Memory for Discourse: The Case of Modified Words, Competitors, and Related Lures.

Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)·2026
Same journal

EXPRESS: Exaggerated Self-Referencing in Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)·2026
Same journal

EXPRESS: Post-Error Adjustments: The role of Response Stimulus Intervals and error placement.

Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)·2026
Same journal

Mitigating the Low Prevalence Effect: Role of Removing Explicit "Target-Absent" Responses in Visual Search.

Quarterly journal of experimental psychology (2006)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 15, 2026

Touchscreen Sustained Attention Task (SAT) for Rats
09:31

Touchscreen Sustained Attention Task (SAT) for Rats

Published on: September 15, 2017

Ageing and attentional control.

Pamela S Tsang1

  • 1. Department of Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45434, USA. pamela.tsang@wright.edu

Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (2006)
|January 4, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Older adults show age-related declines in dual-task performance and time-sharing efficiency, particularly with manual responses. However, cognitive plasticity suggests potential for improvement with practice.

More Related Videos

Measurement of Neurophysiological Signals of Ignoring and Attending Processes in Attention Control
09:37

Measurement of Neurophysiological Signals of Ignoring and Attending Processes in Attention Control

Published on: July 5, 2015

A Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate Interference in Working Memory by Distractions and Interruptions
10:38

A Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate Interference in Working Memory by Distractions and Interruptions

Published on: July 16, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Touchscreen Sustained Attention Task (SAT) for Rats
09:31

Touchscreen Sustained Attention Task (SAT) for Rats

Published on: September 15, 2017

Measurement of Neurophysiological Signals of Ignoring and Attending Processes in Attention Control
09:37

Measurement of Neurophysiological Signals of Ignoring and Attending Processes in Attention Control

Published on: July 5, 2015

A Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate Interference in Working Memory by Distractions and Interruptions
10:38

A Cognitive Paradigm to Investigate Interference in Working Memory by Distractions and Interruptions

Published on: July 16, 2015

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive psychology
  • Neuroscience of aging
  • Human factors

Background:

  • Older adults experience significant deficits in dual-task performance.
  • Two primary theories, the structural bottleneck and resource accounts, attempt to explain these deficits.
  • Understanding age-related changes in cognitive control is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate age-related differences in dual-task performance and time-sharing strategies.
  • To compare the structural bottleneck and resource accounts of dual-task deficits in aging.
  • To examine the impact of response modality on dual-task performance across the adult lifespan.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized psychological refractory period and relative-priority manipulation procedures for dual-task assessment.
  • Examined performance and time-sharing strategies in participants aged 20–70 years.
  • Compared dual-task performance with two manual responses versus one manual and one vocal response.

Main Results:

  • Observed age-related declines in time-sharing efficiency and executive control precision.
  • The negative impact of age on performance was greater for dual manual tasks compared to mixed manual-vocal tasks.
  • No evidence of obligatory sequential processing was found.
  • Comparable practice effects between younger and older adults suggest cognitive plasticity.

Conclusions:

  • Age-related dual-task deficits are linked to reduced time-sharing efficiency and executive control.
  • Response modality influences the magnitude of age-related dual-task decrements.
  • Cognitive plasticity in older adults indicates potential for adaptation and learning in dual-task scenarios.