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The influence of rTMS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on Stroop task performance . Several studies have demonstrated that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ( rTMS ) can improve cognitive processing . Neuroimaging studies have shown the engagement of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex ( DLPFC ) in executive functioning , and more specifically during selective attention . In the present study , the influence of high-frequency rTMS over the left DLPFC on Stroop task performance in healthy female volunteers was investigated . As expected , reaction time on both the incongruent and congruent trials decreased significantly after stimulation , and there was no difference with regard to the Stroop interference effect . Mood remained unchanged after rTMS . Such a pattern is consistent with the role of the left DLPFC in implementing top-down attentional control .
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Intervention_Physical
rTMS
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Intervention_Physical
Stroop task performance .
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Intervention_Physical
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ( rTMS )
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Intervention_Physical
high-frequency rTMS
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Intervention_Physical
rTMS .
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Outcome_Physical
reaction time
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Outcome_Physical
Stroop interference effect
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Outcome_Mental
Mood
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Participant_Condition
healthy
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Participant_Sex
female