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What’s emerging isn’t a smarter tool but a new dimension of thought. Human cognition moves through time while ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years ...

We have seen how ketamine can work on depression and PTSD. New evidence suggests it can help with cognitive function as well, ...

The interdisciplinary field of cyberpsychology has made a significant impact on key areas of computing, including ...

Hormonal contraceptives shape women’s brains in ways we still barely understand, and it’s time to study their effects on the ...

Summary: New research suggests that the tendency of older adults to misinterpret neutral or negative emotions as positive may be a warning sign of cognitive decline. In a study of 665 participants, ...

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. By Paula Span It started with a high school typing course. Wanda ...

In this article, we situate the social psychologist and philosopher Fritz Heider’s theory within what we call “early social cognition,” a historical approach preceding and radically differing from ...