Sleep deprivation differentially affects subcomponents of cognitive control

[摘要] Study ObjectivesAlthough sleep deprivation has long been known to negatively affect cognitive performance, the exact mechanisms through which it acts and what cognitive domains are affected most is still disputed. The current study provides a theory-driven approach to examine and explain the detrimental effects of sleep loss with a focus on attention and cognitive control.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] sleep deprivation;cognitive control;stop signal task;ERP;response inhibition;error monitoring