Cognitive control is the set of executive functions that underpins our ability to regulate thoughts and actions in line with internal goals, particularly in complex and dynamic environments. Task ...

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MIT researchers tested the “Spatial Computing” theory and found that brain waves organize neurons into flexible, ...

Talking while driving slows eye movement and visual focus. New research shows even simple conversation can delay noticing danger on the road.

New research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger. Cognitive control ...

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Scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility. PET imaging shows that the brain increases dopamine production when completing cognitively demanding tasks ...

Tips on finding joy in life’s tasks. Even when tasks or obligations are minor and won’t take long, our minds can build up an enormous resistance to tackling them. And so, whatever’s on the to-do list ...

Cognitive fatigue is the deterioration in the ability to think effectively and maintain focus. Just like physical fatigue, prolonged mental activity can cause tiredness that affects the mind. Various ...

Cancer related cognitive impairment in patients can stem from the cancer itself as well as the therapies used to treat it.

Cognitive control enables individuals to adapt their behaviour in response to changing environmental demands, playing a pivotal role in everyday functioning. Task switching, a core component of ...