Researchers report altruistic motivations and behaviors can be changed with the help of mental training. Read More
A new study reports our cognitive flexibility in judging those who wrong us may shed light on both the human tendency to forgive, and explain why people hold on to those who continue to wrong them. Read More
A group of neurons located in the basal ganglia appears to play a vital role in cognitive flexibility. Read More
A new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently. Read More
Researchers report a father's exposure to nicotine may have lasting effects on the cognitive development of his offspring. The study reports nicotine exposure may cause epigenetic alterations in key genes within the father's sperm, affecting not only his direct children but also grandchildren. Read More
Researchers explore how early extreme childhood stress can have a negative impact on social learning and mental health later in life. Read More
A mutation in the KCND2 gene appears to improve cognitive flexibility in mice. Read More
A new study reports high fat and high sugar diets alter gut bacteria and cause changes in cognitive flexibility, or the power to adapt to changes in situations. Read More
A new neuroimaging study finds those with gambling addition have a poor ability to assess and adapt to high risk situations. Read More
Neuroimaging study reveals how human brain complexity and cognitive flexibility develops during early infancy. Read More
People with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports. Read More
Musical improvisation improves cognitive flexibility and increases inhibitory control. Read More