Cognitive control and priming mechanisms lie at the heart of human behavioural regulation. Research in this domain elucidates how the brain flexibly integrates sensory inputs with motor responses, ...

Humans exhibit mental capacities that are distinct from all other species, and the human brain is arguably the most complex device in the known universe. Understanding how it gives rise to mental ...

The rapid advancement of autonomous driving technology is reshaping transportation systems. However, its widespread adoption hinges not only on technical ...

This cross-sectional study found that youths use smartphones approximately one-third of the school day; this use was associated with reduced cognitive control. These findings highlight the need for ...

A landmark pilot study has demonstrated how a brain implant can deliver targeted bursts of electrical stimulation to improve cognitive functions. In real-time the implant senses electrical biomarkers ...

A new study into cognitive control promises to be the first of many aimed at understanding its origins in the brain and its variations between people and among groups. The faculty that allows people ...

Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children do not make a significant difference to their ability to delay gratification or to their academic achievement, nor do they lead to ...

The number of studies on happiness and well-being has grown significantly in recent years. As a result of these studies, we now know that engaging in practices like mindfulness and gratitude can be ...

Decision-making is a process requiring cognitive control for effective information processing and adaptability and results in the selection of one action over another action(s). Laboratories that are ...

The number of studies on happiness and well-being has grown significantly in recent years. As a result of these studies, we now know that engaging in practices like mindfulness and gratitude can be ...

Young adults with ADHD symptoms often struggle with social media and gaming addiction. However, a new study reveals that core ...