This block course focuses on inhibitory control within the broader framework of cognitive control of action, that is, the mechanisms through which actions can be suppressed, delayed, or flexibly modulated to adapt behavior to changing goals and environmental demands.

The course draws on behavioral and neurocognitive evidence to examine how these mechanisms develop and operate across different contexts, tasks, and populations, providing an overview with reference to key studies.

Students will explore different modes of inhibitory control, such as proactive and reactive cognitive mechanisms. Classic experimental paradigms are introduced to illustrate how inhibitory control is operationalized in cognitive assessment and experimental research, and how task design shapes theoretical interpretations.

The course also addresses the neural bases of action preparation and inhibition within contemporary models and introduces recent debates on whether inhibitory control relies on domain-general or context-dependent mechanisms. By integrating theoretical perspectives with methodological considerations, the course encourages critical engagement with research on inhibitory control.

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