Category Learning Can Be Influenced By Where an Object is in Our Field of Vision
Where objects appear in a person's visual field can affect the ability to determine what the object is, researchers say.... Read More...
cognition
How the Brain Biases Beliefs
Researchers report the interaction between two regions of the prefrontal cortex may underlie our motivation to cling to a desirable notion about the future.... Read More...
Why We’re Susceptible to Fake News, and What We Can Do About It
Researchers say the tendency to believe in conspiracies and fake news may be rooted in childhood development.... Read More...
You’re Only as Old as You Think and Do
Researchers report feeling more in control of your life and increasing physical activity is key to better health, cognition and longevity as we age.... Read More...
Even Quick Meditation Aids Cognitive Skills
A new study reveals a short time meditating can help to boost cognitive performance. Researchers report students exposed to a ten minute meditation tape were able to complete simple cognitive tasks more quickly and accurately than their peers.... Read More...
Why 419 Scams Continue to Dupe Us
Researchers report 419 scams are still successful as they play on our human vulnerability and optimism.... Read More...
Acting is Key to Remembering Tasks
Researchers say acting out scenarios may help to improve prospective memory. Poor prospective memory, researchers report, may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.... Read More...
New Facts Concerning Working Memory in Children Uncovered
Researchers shed new light on the role the insula and frontoparietal brain regions play in a child's working memory.... Read More...
$2.99 or $3.00? Will a Penny Difference Get You to the Checkout Counter?
A new study reveals nine ending prices are not universally effective at getting shoppers to the checkout line.... Read More...
Brain Game Doesn’t Offer Brain Gain
Researchers debunk claims that regularly using brain training games can give you an advantage in performance with untrained cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Link Found Between Resilience to Dyslexia and Gray Matter in Frontal Cortex
Researchers report high density of neurons in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex play a significant role in resilient dyslexia.... Read More...