On giving a more active and selective role to consciousness

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 be...

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Published in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 1995-12, Vol.18 (4), p.700-701
Main Author: Toates, Frederick
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X00040668