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September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Neural correlates of span capacity during visual discrimination under varying cognitive demands

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ZYZai‐Fu YaoJining Medical UniversityMYMeng-Heng YangNational Cheng Kung UniversitySHShulan HsiehNational Cheng Kung University

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Implication

Study demonstrates the impact of span capacity on neural activation during visual discrimination tasks, indicating cognitive demand influences outcomes.

Key Points

  • Higher span capacity leads to faster reaction times and greater accuracy in visual discrimination tasks.
  • Distinct activation patterns were observed, with high-span individuals showing localized activity in anterior brain regions.
  • More widespread neural engagement was evident in low-span individuals, especially during demanding tasks.
  • Regression analyses aligned with behavioral findings, supporting the role of cognitive demands on neural activity.

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Yao et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d02354b1d3bfb60f6737https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17003-3
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