Model of attentional brain function

P. Koch; G. Leisman

doi:10.1109/ijcnn.1989.118663

Model of attentional brain function

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The authors model the brain stem as two layers of purely excitatory and inhibitory cells, with a time delay in transmission of information between the layers. The response to a localized afferent impulse is a strong function of this inhibitory delay, at first showing increased amplification as the delay increases, but at larger delays showing increased convection away from the impulse location. These features are consistent with the function of the brain stem in regulating attentional levels and have possible implications for the understanding of higher brain mechanisms.

Original language	English
Pages	755-760
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ijcnn.1989.118663
State	Published - 1989
Externally published	Yes
Event	IJCNN International Joint Conference on Neural Networks - Washington, DC, USA Duration: 18 Jun 1989 → 22 Jun 1989

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Conference	IJCNN International Joint Conference on Neural Networks
City	Washington, DC, USA
Period	18/06/89 → 22/06/89

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