The way we see and process information is a key component of how we respond, behave, and perceive the world around us. There are things that our brains automatically process because they are congruent ...

When presented with a word like "red" printed in blue ink, you have to actively suppress the urge to read the word "red" and instead focus on the colour of the ink (blue), which takes more cognitive ...

Dropout from substance abuse treatment in general and cocaine dependence treatment in particular is a serious problem, resulting in reduced treatment efficacy, increased likelihood of relapse, ...

This is a modified/interactive version of one of the neuro-behavioral tests that the climbers will be taking en route to the summit to measure their mental abilities. To find out about this and other ...

Q: Why is the Stroop Effect important to psychology? A: The Stroop Effect is important to psychology as it explains the functioning of the brain and is useful to determine the presence of cognitive ...

A dysfunction found in some patients with cirrhosis is normally difficult to diagnose due to extremely subtle symptoms. But a free smartphone app could change that. Elizabeth Armstrong Moore Elizabeth ...

A classic psychology experiment based in a simple, funny, yet devilish game shows how play reveals the inner working of our minds. Did you know that it’s rumored that a simple game helped ...