How Much Do We Know About Our Own Cognitive Control

摘要: The paper investigates whether self-report and performance measures of executive control yield comparable results. We report an empirical study in which the answers to a questionnaire on were compared with results three computerized tests cognitive control. Both covered dimensions control, namely, prepotent response inhibition, task switching, goal monitoring (goal maintenance). are rather surprising negative: relationships between either weak or insignificant. Moreover, they tended disappear when age participants was controlled. conclude that people basically unable assess strength their own However, two types assessment tool might analyze different aspects individual differences should therefore be considered research practical appli...