New research from the University of Houston reveals that distraction breaks memory by interrupting the brain's central ...

We make a habit of answering emails during meetings, checking messages while writing reports, and hopping between tabs dozens ...

Cognitive control is the set of executive functions that underpins our ability to regulate thoughts and actions in line with internal goals, particularly in complex and dynamic environments. Task ...

Multitasking usually lowers productivity because most people are “task switching,” which creates a mental “switch cost” that slows processing and reduces accuracy. Switching between tasks strains ...

Imagine you're deep into something you love—maybe hyperfocused, maybe just finally in the groove. Suddenly you need to move on to something totally different. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press ...

Rosenau, associate professor of Psychology at the University of Houston, showed that blackouts in working memory, which cause ...

Memory can be broken down into multiple types, including long-term memory, short-term memory, explicit and implicit memory, and working memory. Memory is a process in your brain that enables you to ...