Mouse study pinpoints the precise location in the brain where distracting stimuli are blocked, allowing for concentration on specific tasks. The findings could have implications for the treatment of ADHD and schizophrenia.
Distractions may change our perceptions of reality, making us believe we witnessed something different from what we really saw.
A pathway linking the basal ganglia to the thalamus enhances sensory discrimination and is used to suppress 'background noise'. The pathway, which is controlled by the prefrontal cortex, selectively suppresses sensory input as it flows to the thalamus.
Researchers say inattentional anosmia exists. People who are busily engaged in tasks or distracted may not notice the presence of new smells, a new study reveals.
During simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.
A new study reveals that while multitasking diminishes our ability to remember some things, we can still focus on important information while our attention is divided.
A new study from USC finds people often over-estimate how much we will think about, or talk of, happy memories.
Waiting until all your chores are done to embark on leisure activities may not be the best idea, a new study reports.
A new study looks at how context can alter how we predict weight and what we are able to remember.
A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus.
According to researchers, for the aging brain, distractions and reduced focus may not be as bad as we think.
A new framework could help provide a better understanding of the stream of consciousness in people who suffer from certain mental illnesses.
