A new study looks at how context can alter how we predict weight and what we are able to remember.
Real world creativity could be associated with a reduced ability to filter irrelevant sensory information, a new study reports.
A new study investigates what happens when we multitask and why it's not such a good idea to drive and use a phone at the same time.
Distractions may change our perceptions of reality, making us believe we witnessed something different from what we really saw.
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.
According to researchers, making backup plans can reduce goal performance and could hurt your chances of achieving your ultimate goal.
Researchers report distraction does not necessarily hinder learning.
A new framework could help provide a better understanding of the stream of consciousness in people who suffer from certain mental illnesses.
Researchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.
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 reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.
A new study from USC finds people often over-estimate how much we will think about, or talk of, happy memories.
