August 2001 PMID 11518143

Executive control of cognitive processes in task switching.

J S Rubinstein, D E Meyer, J E Evans

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Several discussions reference key points from the publication, such as multitasking reducing productivity due to task-switching costs, and utilize terms like 'reinforcing,' 'shows,' and 'support,' suggesting appreciation but not deep critique. The tone is generally respectful and analytical, focusing on the study's relevance and implications for efficiency and cognitive control.

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The study involved participants switching between different tasks—either geometric classification or arithmetic problems—and measured how quickly they could switch depending on task familiarity, rule complexity, and visual cues.
Results showed that switching between tasks took more time when the rules were complex and less time when clear cues indicated which task to perform, indicating that these factors affect how our executive control manages task switching.
The findings support a model where executive control involves stages of shifting goals and activating task rules, with rule activation taking longer when switching to unfamiliar tasks, especially from familiar ones.]

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Meyer, D. E., Evans, J. E., & Rubinstein, J. (2001). Executive control of cognitive processes in task switching. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 27(4), 763-797.

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引用元 Rubinstein, J. S., Meyer, D. E. & Evans, J. E. (2001). Executive Control of Cognitive Processes in Task Switching. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 27, 763-797.

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