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Task interruptions negatively impact work performance and cognitive processes, with cumulative interruptions causing greater harm. Brain activity analysis reveals attention reallocation and working memory mechanisms during interruptions.

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2-back taskCumulative interruptionsEEGWorking memoryinterference

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  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Task interruptions degrade work performance, particularly in working memory tasks.
  • Existing research often overlooks cognitive processes and the cumulative impact of sequential interruptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the behavioral and electrophysiological effects of task interruption on performance using electroencephalography (EEG).
  • To explore the cumulative effects of sequential interruptions on cognitive tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-four participants completed a spatial 2-back task under three conditions: interruption, suspension, and control.
  • Measured outcomes included performance data, event-related potential (ERP) amplitudes, EEG power, and subjective workload.

Main Results:

  • Work performance declined after interruptions, with cumulative interruptions showing a more detrimental effect.
  • EEG analysis indicated increased P2 and P3 amplitudes, theta, and alpha power post-interruption.
  • Interruption-induced P3 amplitudes and alpha power were significantly higher than suspension-induced ones.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral data confirm the disruptive and cumulative effects of interruptions on performance and accuracy.
  • EEG changes suggest mechanisms of attention reallocation and working memory engagement during interruptions.
  • Findings support the memory for goals model and enhance understanding of interruption effects on working memory.