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·July 29, 2020·3 min read

Music Training May Not Make Children Smarter After All

Musical training may be beneficial for improving social skills and self-esteem in children, but there is little evidence to suggest learning music improves academic performance.

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·March 26, 2020·3 min read

How cognitive intelligence is a whole brain phenomenon

Efficient connection pathways across the entire brain provide a neural network that supports general cognitive function and ability. Higher fractional anisotropy is associated with higher IQ.

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·January 17, 2020·4 min read

New dog, old tricks? Stray dogs can understand human cues

Stray, untrained dogs respond to gestures given by humans. The findings suggest that dog/human understanding may transcend learning.

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·December 27, 2019·3 min read

Can MRI predict intelligence levels in children?

Combining deep learning technology with MRI brain scans, researchers were able to predict fluid intelligence in children.

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·November 21, 2019·5 min read

Simulations suggest embryo selection based on traits like height or IQ is still far off

The ability to select specific traits, such as height or IQ, brought about by multiple genes is more complicated than most people realize.

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·November 15, 2019·3 min read

Smart people may learn music faster

The strongest predictor of musical skill acquisition is intelligence, followed by musical aptitude.

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·October 16, 2019·3 min read

Brain networks more stable in individuals with higher cognitive abilities

Higher intelligence was associated with higher temporal stability of brain network modularity. Brain regions of the dorsal attention network contributed most to the observed effect.

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·September 4, 2019·3 min read

Narcissists: Think you’re strong critical thinkers? Think again

Grandiose narcissists are significantly less likely to use critical thinking when it comes to important problem solving or decision making. While narcissists perceive themselves to be above average intelligence and strong critical thinkers, they are unable to use reflective thinking skills effectively. The high levels of confidence they have in their intellectual abilities are often misplaced.

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·August 27, 2019·3 min read

Researchers investigate how important intelligence and practice are in chess

Both intelligence and practice positively affect the acquisition and retention of stress skills.

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·July 19, 2019·3 min read

Relationship between type of delivery and twins’ psychological development

The delivery method of twins may play a role in their neuropsychological development. A correlation has been discovered between twins born by cesarean section and poor cognitive development compared to twins born via virginal delivery.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2019·4 min read

Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history

Researchers argue the term "high functioning autism" be abandoned by the scientific community as it is misleading and may create harmful expectations of abilities for children on the autism spectrum. "High functioning autism" is not a diagnostic term. The term is based on IQ assessments rather than functional assessments. While children with ASD may exhibit normal-to-higher IQ for their age, many experience skill based, social and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives.

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·June 13, 2019·15 min read

The neuroscience of terrorism: How researchers convinced a group of radicals to let them scan their brain

A new neuroimaging study provides an insight into the neurobiology of those willing to commit terrorist acts. Researchers consider the psychological and social factors which also contribute to radicalization, and discuss how inclusive societies could help in the fight against political violence.