In a twist on the classic marshmallow test of delay of gratification, researchers found children will wait almost twice as long for a reward if they are told another person will find out how long they have waited.
Pursuing hedonistic goals, such as taking time to yourself for relaxation or activities you enjoy, are essential, yet often neglected, for personal wellbeing.
Structure and functional coupling in the rostrolateral prefrontal cortex supports age relates improvements in executive abilities.
One-third of patients seeking help for buying-shopping disorder (BSD) reported an addiction to online shopping. They also reported higher levels of anxiety and depression, in addition to greater severity of BSD symptoms.
Study reveals differences in personality types and gender roles between teens who get into hacking.
Researchers report obesity may be a result of reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, which can influence self control and predispose a person to overeating.
Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath.
Researchers have developed a new method of assessing intelligence and personality by using EEG technology that recorded brain waves during simple cognitive tasks.
Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.
A new neuroimaging study found those who achieved greater success at losing weight showed increased activation in regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with self control.
Researchers report the great tit, a common European songbird, has similar impulse control to that of larger, more cognitively advanced animals.
Researchers report, contrary to popular belief, Adderall and other ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students. Instead, they may impair cognitive function.
