All articles tagged with #cognitive processes
Originally Published 7 months ago — by PsyPost
A study using network modeling found that cognitive traits like processing speed and flexibility influence depression indirectly through emotion regulation strategies, especially rumination, highlighting the complex interplay between cognition and emotional regulation in depression development.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Neuroscience News
A study from the University of Wurzburg reveals that intelligence is a global property of the brain, influenced by distributed connections rather than specific regions like the prefrontal cortex. Using fMRI data from over 800 individuals, researchers found that brain-wide connectivity better predicts general, crystallized, and fluid intelligence. This challenges existing models focused on localized brain areas and suggests that intelligence involves complex, system-wide brain interactions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Study Finds
A study by the University of Waterloo reveals that humans have a natural preference for simple explanations and solutions due to our brain's efficiency. Through experiments with 2,820 participants, researchers found that people favor straightforward methods unless complex options are statistically more reliable. This preference for simplicity is linked to our cognitive inclination towards efficiency, suggesting that our brains are wired to achieve more with less effort. The findings highlight the importance of context in decision-making and the flexibility of human cognition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PsyPost
A study on young Italians suggests that formal musical training may strengthen the link between working memory and divergent thinking, a key component of creativity. The study found that individuals with formal musical education showed a stronger association between working memory and divergent thinking, indicating that musical training may enhance cognitive abilities related to creativity. However, the study's small sample size and age homogeneity suggest the need for further research across different demographics.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PsyPost
A recent study in cognitive neuroscience reveals that our ability to learn and make connections between information is significantly influenced by our feelings towards the person presenting the information. Participants were found to be more adept at remembering and connecting information when it was presented by personas they liked, potentially leading to the reinforcement of polarized beliefs within social groups. The study sheds light on how our social biases might extend into our cognitive processes, particularly memory integration, and suggests that favored groups can provide information that aligns with our pre-existing beliefs, potentially reinforcing polarized viewpoints.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Psychologists have identified four distinct types of déjà vu experiences: jamais vu, where familiar situations feel unfamiliar; presque vu, the frustrating feeling of almost recalling something; déjà rêvé, the sensation of experiencing a current situation that feels like a memory from a dream; and déjà vécu, the feeling of reliving a past experience in vivid detail. These phenomena continue to baffle researchers, highlighting the mysterious nature of human cognition and perception.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Neuroscience News
Speaking two languages may enhance attentional control and the ability to ignore irrelevant information, according to a study from the University of Florida. Bilingual individuals demonstrated better attentional control compared to monolinguals, potentially due to their constant need to switch between languages. The study used a novel task called the Partial Repetition Cost task to measure participants' information processing and attention control abilities. The findings highlight the adaptability of cognitive traits and the need for more consistency in research on bilingualism and cognition.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Neuroscience News
A neuroimaging study suggests that the way humans search for words and concepts in memory may mirror the foraging patterns animals use to search for food in their environments. The study found that the strategies humans employ to search internally for memories resemble the strategies animals use to search for external resources. The findings provide insights into understanding schizophrenia, where disorganization of speech and thought is a primary symptom. The study also revealed that the hippocampus and posterior cerebellum play a role in switching between memory patches, indicating distinct cognitive processes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PsyPost
A new study published in BMC Psychology has found that social distance, the perceived psychological or emotional proximity between individuals in a social context, plays a key role in embarrassment. The study provides evidence that both the fear of being judged and the feeling of being less connected contribute to how embarrassed people feel in different social situations. The researchers propose that embarrassment is a temporary and less damaging emotion compared to shame because it involves activating the cognitive process associated with seeking attachment for security.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medical News Today
New research published in the journal Nature shows that the parts of the brain that affect movement are tied into networks that are responsible for thinking and planning and influence several involuntary bodily functions, including blood pressure and heartbeat. Researchers discovered nonmovement areas in the brain that did not become active during movement but became active when the person thought about moving. This study is showing the important connection between the mind and body, and perhaps more specifically, the brain and body.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Neuroscience News
The brain can switch between slow and fast integration of information, allowing it to modulate the timescales on which it operates, according to a new study. The structure of neural networks determines the speed at which information is integrated, which may have implications for future research on brain function and cognitive processes. The study also provides insight into how the brain can adapt to different situations and tasks, and how different timescales can arise and change.