Studies show a link between psychopathic traits and deepfake creation, and higher cognitive abilities lead to better detection of deepfakes.
A series of three studies published in Applied Cognitive Psychology found that explanatory reflection reduced receptivity to pseudo-profound bullshit, but had no effect for scientific bullshit or fake news.
New research in the British Journal of Psychology finds that habitual action video gamers excel in spatial working memory and complex attention tasks. But the study found no significant difference in cognitive fatigue resistance between gamers and non-gamers.
Intriguing new research from Northwestern University challenges long-held beliefs about self-objectification and cognitive abilities in women. This comprehensive study, involving over 370 participants, delves into the complex relationship between self-monitoring and mental performance.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered a significant link between breathing patterns during sleep and the brain's ability to consolidate memories.
In a pioneering study, bilingual individuals were found to perceive pain more intensely in their culturally dominant language, with brain scans showing this difference in real-time. This research, highlighting the profound influence of language and culture on sensory experiences, could...
A recent study published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B reveals that both sensory perceptions and cognitive factors independently influence our enjoyment of music.
Children with more siblings generally exhibit lower cognitive skills due to diluted parental resources, but having older siblings can enhance social behavior. However, adding younger siblings may negatively impact both cognitive and social development in first-born children.
In a new scientific paper recently published in the journal Cell Press, researchers have unveiled new insights into how the brain processes and consolidates emotional memories during sleep. The paper, drawing on extensive rodent-based research, highlights the critical role of...
A global study of over 600,000 students reveals that a student's own confidence in their academic abilities and their mother's education level are major predictors of their educational success. This research challenges previous notions about the roles of teaching quality...
New research reveals an intriguing twist: individuals prone to conspiracy theories and those who frequently use social media are better at spotting deepfake videos.
Scientists have found that coherent breathing may not be more effective than a placebo in reducing stress or improving mental health. The findings, emerging from one of the largest and most robustly controlled trials in this area, suggest that the...
Bilingual Tsimane’ people, after learning Spanish, began differentiating colors like blue and green more precisely, a change from their monolingual peers. This reveals how second languages can reshape perception and use of color in native languages.
A study spanning three decades found adults' selective attention scores improved, while children's remained static, with a rise in their errors and processing speed. This variation, reflecting the Flynn effect, was observed using the d2 Test of Attention.
A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality examined the association between birth order, personality, and intelligence, concluding there are minimal associations, with an average absolute correlation of .02 for personality and .04 for intelligence.