Cognitive task performance causes impaired maximum force production in human hand flexor muscles
Cognitive task performance causes impaired maximum force production in human hand flexor muscles
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DOI:
10.1016/j.biopsycho.2011.10.008
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发表时间:
2012-01-01
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Hicks, Audrey L.
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作者:
Bray, Steven R.;Graham, Jeffrey D.;Hicks, Audrey L.
The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of demanding cognitive task performance on intermittent maximum voluntary muscle contraction (MVC) force production. Participants performed either a modified Stroop or control task for 22 min. After the first min and at 3-min intervals thereafter, participants rated fatigue, perceived mental exertion and performed a 4-s MVC handgrip squeeze. A mixed ANOVA showed a significant interaction, F(7, 259) = 2.43, p=.02, with a significant linear reduction in MVC force production over time in the cognitively depleting condition (p=.01) and no change for controls. Ratings of perceived mental exertion, F(7, 252)=2.39, p < .05, mirrored the force production results with a greater linear increase over time in the cognitive depletion condition (p < .001) compared to controls. Findings support current views that performance of cognitively demanding tasks diminishes central nervous system resources that govern self-regulation of physical tasks requiring maximal voluntary effort. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.