文摘
Using ERPs (N400), we investigated effects on efficiency of semantic processing of 1. anticipating self-referential vs. normative feedback (A-SR-F vs. A-N-F), and 2. having no or low expectations of performance on a future test. As suggested by differences in the distribution of the N400 effect over the scalp, A-SR-F led to more efficient semantic processing than A-N-F in the no-expectation group.