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

Information Processing Approach01:30

Information Processing Approach

252
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...
252
Working Memory01:24

Working Memory

507
Working memory refers to a combination of components, including short-term memory and attention, that allow an individual to hold information temporarily as we perform cognitive tasks. It is an essential cognitive function that enables the execution of complex tasks such as problem-solving, comprehension, and reasoning. Unlike short-term memory, which simply involves the storage of information for a brief period, working memory involves the active manipulation and processing of this...
507
Parallel Processing01:20

Parallel Processing

398
The brain processes sensory information rapidly due to parallel processing, which involves sending data across multiple neural pathways at the same time. This method allows the brain to manage various sensory qualities, such as shapes, colors, movements, and locations, all concurrently. For instance, when observing a forest landscape, the brain simultaneously processes the movement of leaves, the shapes of trees, the depth between them, and the various shades of green. This enables a quick and...
398
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology01:20

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

1.8K
Cognitive psychology is the field of psychology dedicated to examining how people think. It attempts to explain how and why we think the way we do by studying the interactions among human thinking, emotion, creativity, language, and problem-solving, as well as other cognitive processes. Cognitive psychology studies how information is processed and manipulated in remembering, thinking, and knowing.
This field emerged in the mid-20th century, following a period dominated by behaviorism, which...
1.8K
Subconsciousness and No Awareness01:15

Subconsciousness and No Awareness

448
The concept of subconscious awareness refers to the processing of information below the level of conscious thought, which significantly influences both behaviors and decisions. It is also known as waking subconscious awareness. This complex level of cognition operates without the direct awareness of the individual, facilitating rapid and simultaneous handling of multiple information streams.
An illustrative example of subconscious processing is its role in problem-solving. Often, individuals...
448
High-Level and Low-Level Awareness01:19

High-Level and Low-Level Awareness

481
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...
481

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Deep PACBED: Multitask analysis of PACBED images using deep neural networks.

Ultramicroscopy·2026
Same author

Fair Workweek laws in the US: An appraisal of intended and unintended consequences.

Science advances·2026
Same author

Beyond composite scores in chronotype assessment: item-level predictive patterns in the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Points-Based Attendance Systems Associated With Presenteeism Despite Paid Sick Leave Protections.

Health affairs (Project Hope)·2026
Same author

Task interruptions impair visuospatial working memory: Behavioral and EEG evidence for feature-specific cognitive interference.

Brain research·2026
Same author

Barriers to Care Among Elderly Patients Diagnosed With Degenerative Conditions of the Lumbar Spine.

Clinical spine surgery·2026
Same journal

Trait anxiety in young adults is more consistently associated with resting-state EEG microstate transitions than with stationary spectral power.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·2026
Same journal

Neural modulation of emotional-word processing during the attentional blink under varying T1 task demands: An ERP study.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·2026
Same journal

Attentional resource allocation in the early stages of motor skill learning.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·2026
Same journal

Operation-specific ERP dynamics of arithmetic processing in children with developmental dyscalculia.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·2026
Same journal

Goal-based action generalization does not increase incrementally with action prevalence: Evidence from event-related potentials and behavior.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·2026
Same journal

Psychophysiological dynamics of pupil diameter during category learning in humans.

International journal of psychophysiology : official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum
11:47

Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum

Published on: February 15, 2015

29.4K

Decoding of cognitive processes involved in the continuous performance task.

Fariba Sharifian1, Daniel Schneider1, Stefan Arnau1

  • 1Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environments and Human Factors (IfADo), Department of Ergonomics, Ardeystr. 67, 44139 Dortmund, Germany.

International Journal of Psychophysiology : Official Journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology
|July 3, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study uses multivariate pattern analysis of the continuous performance task to map brain activity. It reveals detailed spatio-temporal patterns of attention and response preparation, suggesting a feedback control system.

Keywords:
ClassificationCognitive functionsContinuous performance taskElectroencephalogramMultivariate pattern analysis

More Related Videos

Correlating Behavioral Responses to fMRI Signals from Human Prefrontal Cortex: Examining Cognitive Processes Using Task Analysis
10:33

Correlating Behavioral Responses to fMRI Signals from Human Prefrontal Cortex: Examining Cognitive Processes Using Task Analysis

Published on: June 20, 2012

13.0K
RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans
11:09

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

Published on: July 17, 2021

3.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum
11:47

Modulating Cognition Using Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Cerebellum

Published on: February 15, 2015

29.4K
Correlating Behavioral Responses to fMRI Signals from Human Prefrontal Cortex: Examining Cognitive Processes Using Task Analysis
10:33

Correlating Behavioral Responses to fMRI Signals from Human Prefrontal Cortex: Examining Cognitive Processes Using Task Analysis

Published on: June 20, 2012

13.0K
RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans
11:09

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

Published on: July 17, 2021

3.2K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG) decoding assesses cognitive information processing.
  • The continuous performance task (CPT) investigates cognitive functions.
  • Previous studies primarily used task performance and univariate EEG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a detailed spatio-temporal outline of information processing during attention and response preparation.
  • To explore cognitive control networks using advanced EEG analysis.
  • To investigate the role of feedback control in cognitive tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) on variations of the continuous performance task.
  • Applied advanced EEG analysis for detailed spatio-temporal mapping.
  • Investigated sustained and transient attention, and response preparation.

Main Results:

  • Revealed detailed spatio-temporal patterns of information processing, expanding on previous EEG findings.
  • Identified effects related to sustained and transient attention.
  • Suggested a higher-order feedback control system activated by violated expectations.

Conclusions:

  • MVPA of CPT variations offers a comprehensive view of cognitive processing.
  • The findings support the presence of a feedback control system modulating behavior.
  • This approach enhances understanding of cognitive control networks and their dynamics.