On giving a more active and selective role to consciousness

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 18 (4):700-701 (1995)
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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.

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10.1017/s0140525x00040668

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