The theory that an increased use of phones and computers has weakened our overall cognitive ability has been around since ...

New research shows that a child's ability to regulate behavior—an aspect of executive function—is closely tied to how they understand and learn language.

The content of the course will vary from year to year, but it will be based on current central problems within epistemology and/or philosophy of science. The seminar will be based on philosophical ...

The notion of extended cognition, along with the notion of the extended mind, was presented in a 1998 paper by British philosopher Andy Clark and his Australian colleague, David J. Chalmers.

And in older adults without dementia, according to the research, structured social programs are associated with measurable improvements in overall cognitive performance. Although the study ...

The MoCA test is a simple, in-office tool that can quickly determine if there is any impairment in a person's cognitive function, including their ability to understand, reason, and remember. The test ...

As we age, ensuring we’re doing everything in our power to combat cognitive decline is crucial. While research shows that exercising and a nutritious diet help, adding the best foods for brain ...

This course explores the most important theories that have been proposed ... of the course we look in depth at how the theory provides insight into one area of language use: for example we might look ...

As the researchers write, “Moments of unoccupied rest should be recognized as a critical contributor to human waking cognitive functions rather than a waste of time.” It sounds like they were ...