Generalizability of binding in complex action sequences: (How) are action slips integrated with a previous correct response?
Mon-P12-Poster I-119
Presented by: Maria Nemeth
Binding processes play an important role in the coordination and control of action sequences. It has been shown that binding and retrieval are not restricted to successful actions, but that there in fact is binding of stimulus features and features of the intended but not actually executed response (goal-orientated binding; Foerster et al., 2021). As recent findings indicate binding and retrieval between different individually planned and executed sequential actions (R-R binding; Moeller & Frings, 2019a), it is possible that similar holds for erroneous action sequences. It is yet unclear how erroneous actions are represented within a larger action sequence and how they influence the representation of the correctly executed parts. In this experiment we will investigate, if principles of binding for discrete action slips generalize for erroneous response aspects in complex actions. Participants will respond to individually presented letters and numbers, with four responses each assigned to two stimuli. We then will use sequential analyses of erroneous action episodes to analyze response times and error rates of trial n after an erroneous trial n-2. The results will reveal whether and how an action slip is integrated with a previous correct response (goal-based binding, co-activation-based binding, no binding of incorrect with preceding correct responses). Overall, the study will provide insight into binding as an adaptive mechanism within erroneous action episodes.
Keywords: Action control, Action slips, Error processing, Binding and retrieval, Response–response binding