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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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In modern society, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior have become common issues globally. This trend is also growing ...

Most of us take a simple approach to quelling the discomfort: We smile as hard as we can, laugh (even when nothing is funny), ...

This essay was co-authored by Gary Klein, Emily Newsome, Kari Hoy, Wendy Jephson, and Malcolm MacColl. How much do we want team members to offer divergent perspectives? Organizations that can harness ...

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 ...