attention

Researchers statistically derived a novel measure, dubbed the “d factor”, that could represent a person’s general tendency towards distraction.

Some traits of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can make everyday life challenging for young people

Attention-seeking behaviour refers to actions or behaviours individuals engage in to gain the attention, validation, or sympathy of others.

Researchers recently conducted a study demonstrating that cognitive control, the ability to ignore distractions and focus on tasks at hand, shares resources with physical functioning.

The number of adults seeking an ADHD diagnosis has increased by 400% since 2020.

In the digital age, an increased desire for constant online connection has created safety hazards for drivers on the road.

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the connection between autism and a fascination with trains.

Social media. Whether you love it, loathe it or have mixed feelings towards it, we cannot avoid it.

Academic performance and programme satisfaction are the most important reasons students drop out of higher education.

Joint attention is the ability for two or more people to share attention about something in the world around us.

Tests of a drug known to stimulate brain activity have shown early success in reducing symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo.

Psychology researchers at UC Santa Cruz have found that playing games in virtual reality creates an effect called ‘time compression’, where time goes by.

A dementia diagnosis turns the world upside down, not only for the person affected but also for their relatives, as brain function gradually declines.

Researchers found that attention and working memory share the same neural mechanisms.

Deep focus, otherwise known as deep work, is a state of mind where you can concentrate solely on one task.