The effect of precues on the stage of response programming

Abstract

Introduction: The numerous experiments using parameter precuing technique have shown that the precues reduce the reaction time (RT), the mechanisms by which this reduction is achieved, however, remain disputed. Therefore, the present study independently varied the number and nature of precued parameters, degree of overlap of cell assemblies, spatial extent of precues, and number of choices under 6 conditions, with the purpose of investigating the mechanisms of the effect of precue on RT in the stage of response programming of sensorimotor processing.