Distractions distort what’s real
Distractions may change our perceptions of reality, making us believe we witnessed something different from what we really saw.... Read More...
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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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Mind Wandering Is Common While Driving
During simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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. ... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Triggering the Brain’s Auto Focus
A new study pinpoints the brain area responsible for forming direct links between environmental stimuli and enhanced focus.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Distracted Much? Study May Help Explain Why
Motivation is as important as sustained attention to a task, a new study reports.... Read More...