Object-based representations facilitate memory for inhibitory processes.

Full Abstract

Previous work has shown that in a sequential cueing task, inhibition of the return of attention (IOR) can be observed for up to four or five loci. We have argued that the inhibition processes mediating IOR are associated with object-based representations, and it is object-based representations that are maintained in memory. Experiments presented here show that, compared with standard conditions in which a number of identical grey squares are cued, cueing empty locations tends to reduce the memory for prior inhibitory processes; while cueing objects which are distinctive in colour and shape tends to increase memory for inhibition. Converging with other recent findings, we conclude that memory for the inhibitory processes of attention facilitates visual search and that this memory is dependent on object-based representations.

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Author information

Author/s: Paul, Matthew A (MA); Tipper, Steven P (SP);

Affiliation: School of Psychology, Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Wales, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2AS, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Experimental brain research. Experimentelle Hirnforschung. Expérimentation cérébrale (Exp Brain Res), published in Germany. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Feb; vol 148 (issue 3) : pp 283-9

Dates: Created 2003/01/23; Completed 2003/04/23; Revised 2008/02/15;

PMID: 12541139, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Attention - physiology
Color Perception - physiology
Cues
Discrimination Learning
Form Perception - physiology
Humans
Inhibition (Psychology)

Inhibition (Psychology)
Memory, Short-Term - physiology
Orientation
Pattern Recognition, Visual - physiology
Photic Stimulation
Psychomotor Performance
Reaction Time

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