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Stroop theory, memory, and prefrontal cortical functioning: reply to Cohen et al. (1997)
C Schooler1, E Neumann, L J Caplan
1Laboratory of Socio-Environmental Studies, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9005, USA.
Journal of Experimental Psychology. General
|March 1, 1997
Summary
This study challenges the classical speed-of-processing account of Stroop effects and explores working memory and parallel distributed processing (PDP) models. It also examines schizophrenia, distractor degradation, and prefrontal cortex roles in cognitive tasks.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Responds to critiques of the authors' Stroop effect model.
- Addresses characterizations of their approach as a classical speed-of-processing account.
Discussion:
- Examines traditional working memory and parallel distributed processing (PDP) approaches.
- Investigates distractor stimulus degradation effects in participants with schizophrenia.
- Discusses the role of the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions.
Key Insights:
- Challenges simplistic speed-of-processing explanations for Stroop effects.
- Highlights potential confounds like distractor degradation in clinical populations.
- Emphasizes the neural basis of cognitive control.
Outlook:
- Suggests further theoretical development beyond classical models.
- Proposes continued investigation into neural mechanisms of cognitive control.
- Opens avenues for research on schizophrenia and cognitive processing.