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·July 10, 2020·6 min read

How the Brain Focuses While Ignoring Distractions

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.
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·September 13, 2019·4 min read

Distractions distort what’s real

Distractions may change our perceptions of reality, making us believe we witnessed something different from what we really saw.
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·June 12, 2019·5 min read

How we tune out distractions

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.
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·June 6, 2018·5 min read

Distracted People Can Be Smell Blind

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.
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·September 1, 2017·5 min read

Mind Wandering Is Common While Driving

During simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.
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·August 24, 2017·5 min read

Don’t Multitask While You Read This

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.
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·July 19, 2017·4 min read

Wonder Why Those Happy Memories Fade? You’re Programmed That Way

A new study from USC finds people often over-estimate how much we will think about, or talk of, happy memories.
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·June 19, 2017·5 min read

Unearned Fun Tastes Just as Sweet

Waiting until all your chores are done to embark on leisure activities may not be the best idea, a new study reports.
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·April 21, 2017·5 min read

Context and Distraction Skew What We Predict and Remember

A new study looks at how context can alter how we predict weight and what we are able to remember.
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·January 25, 2017·5 min read

Triggering the Brain’s Auto Focus

A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus.
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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

The Aging Brain Benefits From Distraction

According to researchers, for the aging brain, distractions and reduced focus may not be as bad as we think.
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·October 31, 2016·3 min read

Understanding Mind-Wandering Could Shed Light on Mental Illness

A new framework could help provide a better understanding of the stream of consciousness in people who suffer from certain mental illnesses.
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