Exploring the relationship between metacontrol and global/local processing: insights from intra- and inter-individual variability

Author(s):
De Luca, A.
Published
2023
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Cognitive control is essential for adaptive functioning in everyday life. It enables individuals to adapt to changing environments, solve problems, and make decisions (Miyake & Friedman, 2012). Metacontrol refers to higher-level control processes that allow individuals to select and implement cognitive control strategies (Hommel, 2015).

The acquisition of metacontrol policies is crucial for adaptive functioning in complex and dynamic environments (Goschke, 2000).

The present dissertation aims to investigate the relationship between metacontrol and global/local processing modes and their impact on cognitive performance. Global/local processing modes refer to the ability to switch between processing information at a global, holistic level or a local, detailed level (Navon, 1977). Research has suggested that global/local processing modes are closely related to metacontrol (Akbari Chermahini & Hommel, 2012; Dreisbach & Goschke, 2004; de Dreu et al., 2008), but systematic studies comparing these concepts are still lacking. The work reported in this thesis was aiming to fill that gap.

MetacontrolGlobal/local processingBIG 5Ego depletion
Defense date
2023-09-21
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Hommel, B.
Advisor(s)
Verschoor, S.A.
Committee member(s)
Evers, A.W.M.; Forstmann, B.U.; Nieuwenhuis, S.; Beste, C.; Kleijn, R.E. de
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3641705
ISBN(s)
9789464694390