Attentional Mechanisms in Sports Via Brain-Electrical Event-Related Potentials

• Autores: Johannes Hack, D. Memmert, Andre Rupp
• Localización: Research quarterly for exercise and sport, ISSN 0270-1367, Vol. 80, Nº. 4, 2009, págs. 727-738
• Idioma: inglés
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  • In this study, we examined attention processes in complex, sport-specific decision-making tasks without interdependencies from anticipation. Psychophysiological and performance data recorded from advanced and intermediate level basketball referees were compared. Event-related potentials obtained while judging game situations in foul recognition and a control task provided insight into focus of attention, selective attention, and processing strategy (top-down vs. bottom-up). Results showed task-specific effects for advanced referees in components influenced by attentional focus and selective attention. Experts also seemed to profit from superior top-down strategy and were able to evaluate the stimuli more rapidly. These findings are discussed in connection with current models in neurosciences and theories of referee research.