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

Spinal Cord: Information Processing01:10

Spinal Cord: Information Processing

The spinal cord is an integral hub for motor and sensory information that enables the brain to communicate with the peripheral nervous system (PNS). This communication consists of relaying sensory data and transmission of motor commands.
Sensory Information Processing
Sensory information processing begins at the sensory receptors located in the skin and other tissues, which detect somatic sensory stimuli such as touch, temperature, or pain. These receptors function as catalysts, initiating...
Parallel Processing01:20

Parallel Processing

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...
Multiple Sclerosis l: Introduction01:19

Multiple Sclerosis l: Introduction

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder and a leading cause of neurological disability in young adults.EpidemiologyMS commonly begins between 20 and 40 years of age and is twice as common in women. Its exact cause remains unclear, but genetic susceptibility contributes, with higher risk in first-degree relatives and identical twins. A greater...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Speed of processing in children with specific language impairment.

Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR·2001
Same author

Distinguishing short-term memory from working memory.

Memory & cognition·2001
Same author

Brief report: speed of information processing in children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Journal of pediatric psychology·2000
Same author

Phonological skill and articulation time independently contribute to the development of memory span.

Journal of experimental child psychology·1997
Same author

Processing time, imagery, and spatial memory.

Journal of experimental child psychology·1997
Same author

Short-term memory and strategy use in children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·1996

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 30, 2026

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool
11:35

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool

Published on: June 30, 2014

Speed of information processing in patients with multiple sclerosis

R Kail1

  • 1Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA. rk@psych.purdue.edu

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
|July 22, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly slows cognitive processing speed. Patients with MS exhibited slower response times (RTs) that increased with task difficulty, suggesting a general cognitive slowing effect.

More Related Videos

Comprehensive Autopsy Program for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
09:41

Comprehensive Autopsy Program for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: July 19, 2019

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla
08:51

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla

Published on: February 19, 2021

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 30, 2026

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool
11:35

The Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test (MSPT): An iPad-Based Disability Assessment Tool

Published on: June 30, 2014

Comprehensive Autopsy Program for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
09:41

Comprehensive Autopsy Program for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: July 19, 2019

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla
08:51

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla

Published on: February 19, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease.
  • Cognitive impairment is a common symptom of MS, affecting processing speed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the impact of MS on cognitive processing speed.
  • To investigate the relationship between MS and response times (RTs) in speeded tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Administered speeded cognitive tasks to 11 patients with MS and 11 healthy controls.
  • Measured and compared response times (RTs) between the two groups.

Main Results:

  • Patients with MS demonstrated significantly slower RTs compared to controls.
  • The increase in RTs for MS patients showed a systematic, power-function relationship with control RTs.

Conclusions:

  • MS leads to a general slowing of cognitive processes.
  • The observed cognitive slowing in MS may share mechanisms with age-related cognitive decline, potentially involving neural noise.