The choice of rodent strain for neuroscientific research is often considered a secondary factor when selecting rat or mouse models for functional studies of ...

Staying intellectually stimulated could pay off in a big way by helping your brain stay sharper for longer, according to a ...

This is Part 4 of a five-part series on cognition and consciousness. Part 1 explored what we mean by "cognition." In Parts 2 and 3, we examined neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux’s strict definition, which ...

Brian W. Stone does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Suggested Citation: "5 Perceptual and Cognitive Constraints." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. Learning from the Science of Cognition and Perception for Decision Making ...

Share on Pinterest A new study explored how transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) can enhance perception and boost neuroplasticity. Paulien Tabak/EyeEm/Getty Images Most people seek out a quiet ...

Friedman-Yakoobian, M., Parrish, E. M., Thomas, A., Lesser, R. Gnong-Granato, A., Eack, S., & Keshavan, M.S. (2019). An integrated neurocognitive and social-cognitive ...

Multimedia learning describes learning through the use of pictures and words. Examples of multimedia learning include watching a PowerPoint presentation, watching a pre-recorded lecture or reading a ...

When it comes to language learning, an old adage rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words. There is growing evidence that the arts—be it a picture, drama, song, or dance—may help children with ...