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          ·August 16, 2016·3 min read

          Back Up Plans May Prevent You From Achieving Your Goals

          According to researchers, making backup plans can reduce goal performance and could hurt your chances of achieving your ultimate goal.
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          ·May 12, 2016·4 min read

          A “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When Texting

          A new study reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·November 5, 2015·6 min read

          How Positive Stimuli Provides Positive Benefits to the Distracted Brain

          Researchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.
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          ·August 14, 2015·4 min read

          Older People More Easily Distracted than the Young

          A new study reports we tend to be more easily distracted as we age.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 3, 2015·3 min read

          Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

          Real world creativity could be associated with a reduced ability to filter irrelevant sensory information, a new study reports.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·December 9, 2014·4 min read

          Consistent Distraction Does Not Hinder Learning

          Researchers report distraction does not necessarily hinder learning.
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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·April 18, 2014·3 min read

          Scientists Discover Brain’s Anti Distraction System

          Researchers reveal our brains rely on an active suppression mechanism to avoid distraction.
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