A team of scientists has uncovered a system in the brain used in the processing of information and in the storing of memories -- akin to how railroad switches control a train's destination. A team of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The findings support the efficacy and feasibility of long-term, auditory-based cognitive training for people ...

The assumption of some developmental theories that short-term memory is the workspace of higher cognitive processes, and consequently that span measures processing capacity, is claimed to be ...

Much of what goes on inside our skulls is a mystery. Understanding our consciousness still very much eludes us and knowing exactly how our experiences are turned into memory is nebulous at best. Now, ...

Adaptive memory refers to the evolved capacity of human memory systems to preferentially encode and retain information that is pertinent to survival. This phenomenon, known as survival processing, has ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This study reveals the importance of viewing planning processes within the context of strategic orientation. Information-processing theory is ...

Brain exercises may help boost and maintain brain function. Memory games, learning new skills, crosswords, and even video games may help. Certain activities may help boost brain function and ...