On Giving a More Active and Selective Role to Consciousness

Journal/Book: Behav Brain Sci. 1995; 18: 40 West 20TH Street, New York, NY 10011-4211. Cambridge Univ Press. 700-701.

Abstract: An active role for conscious processes in the production of behaviour is proposed, involving top level controls in a hierarchy of behavioural control. It is suggested that by inhibiting or sensitizing lower levels in the hierarchy conscious processes can play a role in the organization of ongoing behaviour. Conscious control can be more or less evident, according to prevailing circumstances.

Note: Editorial F Toates, Open Univ, Dept Biol, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, Bucks, England

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