Prefrontal cortical mechanisms underlying individual differences in cognitive flexibility and stability

The pFC is critical for cognitive flexibility (i.e., our ability to flexibly adjust behavior to changing environmental demands), but also for cognitive stability (i.e., our ability to follow behavioral plans in the face of distraction). Behavioral research suggests that individuals differ in their c...

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Hauptverfasser: Armbruster-Genç, Diana J. N. (VerfasserIn) , Ueltzhöffer, Kai (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: October 30, 2012
In: Journal of cognitive neuroscience
Year: 2012, Jahrgang: 24, Heft: 12, Pages: 2385-2399
ISSN:1530-8898
DOI:10.1162/jocn_a_00286
Online-Zugang:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/jocn_a_00286
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Verfasserangaben:Diana J.N. Armbruster, Kai Ueltzhöffer, Ulrike Basten, and Christian J. Fiebach

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