[Neural Mechanisms Underlying the Performance Limitations in Dual-Task Situations]

Kei Watanabe1, Shintaro Funahashi

  • 1Center for Information and Neural Networks (CiNet), National Institute of Information and Communications Technology.

Summary

Dual-task interference, where performing two tasks degrades performance, is linked to limited cognitive resources. Neurophysiological studies in monkeys reveal prefrontal cortex neurons are overloaded, causing this dual-task effect.

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