ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Attentional Networks during the Menstrual Cycle
- Zahira Cohen
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Neta Gotlieb
University of California, Berkeley - Offer Erez
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Arnon Wizniezer
Women’s Hospital - Beilinson and Hasharon - Arnon Wizniezer
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev - Lee Koren
Bar Ilan University - Avishai Henik
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Abstract
We studied the effect of the menstrual cycle on attention (alerting, orienting and executive control). Only in the luteal phase, post ovulation, we found an alerting state, mediated by progesterone level. The alertness system was activated with or without alertness manipulation, influencing the interaction with executive control and orienting networks.
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