Attention selectively routes the most behaviorally relevant information from the stream of sensory inputs through the hierarchy of cortical areas. Previous studies have shown that visual attention ...

Is paying attention to the things around us necessary to perceive them? This seemingly simple question is far from having a consensual answer. To decide between the various existing hypotheses, ...

Avoiding hazards while driving, catching a ball, and spotting your friend in a busy restaurant involve careful deployment of lateralized visual, attentional, motor, and tactile processing. Left and ...

Digital platforms are designed to instantly capture and hold your attention, by tapping into the brain’s reward and ...

Researchers have revealed multiple functions of visual attention, the process of selecting important information from retinal images. Studies of visual attention discovered an interesting ...

No, the average human attention span is not shorter than a goldfish's. But research suggests the average attention span may be decreasing, and that may be problematic, says Northeastern University ...

In this blog series, we’ve been discussing consciousness and how it relates to various cognitive functions, such as attention, emotions, and self-regulation. While “consciousness” can be defined in ...

Most of us know what is meant by the term mindfulness. The common understanding is that one’s focus is on the here and now, on what is present moment by moment. And, if you’ve ever tried mindful ...

Researchers at Tohoku University have revealed multiple functions of visual attention, the process of selecting important information from retinal images. Studies of visual attention discovered an ...