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 ...

Cognitive control encompasses the executive processes that enable individuals to maintain task focus, inhibit distractions, and adapt behaviour in response to conflict or changing task demands. A ...

Cognition–movement coupling is an essential domain within cognitive neuroscience and movement science, examining how thought processes integrate with ...

Imagine two kids in adjoining backyards that are separated by a fence. Both yards have a trampoline, so the kids jump up and down to talk to one another. It will only work if both kids are at the top ...

Studying cognition by averaging data from many people's brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, new Stanford Medicine research has shown. In particular, children who struggle with ...

The cognitive control training was focussed on response inhibition (the ability to stop oneself from doing an action that is no longer helpful in achieving a goal) and informed by neuroscientific ...

Video gaming often sparks debate over its potential harms and benefits. A new study reveals that cognitive difficulties are ...

Hour-by-hour smartphone tracking reveals how deeply phones are embedded in the school day. Some teens checked their phones more than 140 times, with frequent checking linked to weaker cognitive ...

“There is a large literature showing that children with ADHD often perform differently than neurotypical children on cognitive tasks, especially tasks involving attention, intellectual abilities, and ...

Research shows that averaging brain scans hides how individuals use their brains, offering new insights into personalized ...

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 ...