Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Child Development
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Reimer, Jason
Second Advisor
Ricco, Robert
Third Advisor
Wong, Eugene
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the way in which motivation affects cognitive control in both children and adults. Cognitive control has been defined as the ability to represent and maintain goal information. Cognitive control involves basic processing abilities such as working memory, inhibition, attention, and cognitive flexibility.
Recommended Citation
Dziadosz, Jacquelyn Helen, "The role of reinforcement on cognitive control and the differences between adults and children" (2013). Theses Digitization Project. 4298.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/4298
