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Response Inhibition and Response Selection: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Mostofsky, Stewart H., Simmonds, Daniel J.·2008·Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience

Abstract

Response inhibition refers to the suppression of actions that are inappropriate in a given context and that interfere with goal-driven behavior. Studies using a range of methodological approaches have implicated executive control processes mediated by frontal-subcortical circuits as being critical to response inhibition; however, localization within the frontal lobe has been inconsistent. In this review, we present evidence from behavioral, lesion, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and neurological population studies. The findings lay the foundation for a construct in which response inhibition is akin to response selection, such that pre-SMA circuits are critical to selection of appropriate behavior, including both selecting to engage appropriate motor responses and selecting to withhold (inhibit) inappropriate motor responses. Recruitment of additional prefrontal and posterior cortical circuits, necessary to guide response selection, varies depending on the cognitive and behavioral demands of the task.

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  • When STN is activated, the internal segment of the globus pallidus becomes activated and motor output is suppressed.

    “When STN is activated, the internal segment of the globus pallidus becomes activated and motor output is suppressed.”

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Authors
Mostofsky, S. H., & Simmonds, D. J.
Affiliations
Kennedy Krieger Institute (US)
Venue
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
Published
2008-05-01
Volume
20
Issue
5
Pages
751-761
ISSN
  • 0898-929X (ISSN-L)
  • 1530-8898
OpenAlex
W2080624766
Cited by
514
References
94
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FWCI
1.85
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Free Will and Agency
Keywords
response inhibition, response selection, executive function, pre-supplementary motor area, frontal-subcortical circuits, goal-directed behavior, frontal cortex
MeSH terms
Animals, Cerebral Cortex, Conditioning, Psychological, Humans, Inhibition, Psychological, Neural Pathways, Psychomotor Performance

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