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  • The attentional boost effect describes improved memory for stimuli presented with a target.
  • This study investigates the neural mechanisms underlying this effect during encoding and recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the temporal neural dynamics of the attentional boost effect.
  • To determine if the effect stems from target enhancement or distractor inhibition.

Main Methods:

  • A dual-task paradigm involving digit detection and word memorization.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) recorded during encoding and recognition.
  • Analysis of event-related potential (ERP) components (P1, N1, P2, N2, P3, FN400, LPC).

Main Results:

  • Significantly higher recognition accuracy for target-associated words confirmed the attentional boost effect.
  • During encoding, target words showed shorter P2/N2 latencies and larger P3 amplitudes.
  • During recognition, target words elicited more positive FN400 and late positive component (LPC) responses.

Conclusions:

  • The attentional boost effect results from both target enhancement and distractor inhibition.
  • Findings provide a neural timeline of the attentional boost effect.
  • Implications for cognitive enhancement and rehabilitation strategies.