Dual functions of consciousness.
Abstract
Argues that theoretical developments in cognitive psychology and the increasing use of introspective reports require a rationale, and that this should involve consideration of consciousness. An information-processing model is suggested for cognitive processes, based on the ideas of G. A. Miller, E. Galanter, and K. H. Pribram. Its main characteristic is that while only 1 "action system" (similar to a plan) can be maximally activated at any time, other such systems may be more weakly activated. The model is derived by cybernetic analogies, and empirical evidence for the model is briefly reviewed. It is suggested that part of the model (the selector input to the dominant action system) has properties which correspond to those of consciousness. The selector input has the functions of selecting which action system is dominant and of setting its goal. (42 ref.)
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Limited-capacity attentional resources are involved in inhibiting responses to high-priority but task-irrelevant stimuli.
“Our theoretical framework draws on prior research outlining the role of limited-capacity attentional resources in inhibiting responses to high-priority but task-irrelevant stimuli (Shallice 1972; Bargh 1982; Lavie et al. 2004; Clapp et al. 2009).”
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- Authors
- Shallice, T.
- Corresponding author
- Shallice, Tim
- Venue
- Psychological Review
- Published
- 1972
- Volume
- 79
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 383-393
- ISSN
- 0033-295X (ISSN-L)
- 1939-1471
- OpenAlex
- W2066023215
- Cited by
- 318
- References
- 33
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 9.29
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Psychological Review (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
- SDL (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Philosophy and Theoretical Science
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Cognitive Science and Education Research
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Keywords
- consciousness
- MeSH terms
- Brain, Consciousness, Humans, Information Theory, Models, Biological, Models, Neurological
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