Error-induced inhibition in a serial reaction time task.

Publisher Website
Google Scholar
Abstract
Predicted that (a) correct responses closely following errors would have slower rts than matched controls; and (b) posterror inhibition would interact with the response-stimulus (r-s) interval and compatability, being greater for shorter intervals and less compatible r-s relationships. Results with 24 male undergraduates in a serial choice rt experiment support the predictions. The posterror inhibition is considered as an error-contingent extended psychological refractory period involving a tying-up of the channel capacity. It is suggested that the orienting reflex is a likely attentional mechanism elicited by the detection of an error. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: