On the ability to inhibit thought and action: A theory of an act of control.

1984/07/01 by Gordon D. Logan, William B. Cowan · 2,551 citations
Neuroscience · Psychology · #Action (physics) #Action Observation and Synchronization #Artificial intelligence #Cognitive psychology #Cognitive science #Computer science #Control (management) #EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces #Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies #Neuroscience #Psychology

paper · doi:10.1037/0033-295x.91.3.295

published in Psychological Review 91(3), 295-327 (American Psychological Association)

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