
Distracted Driving Is More Dangerous Than People Realize, New Research Shows
Multitasking can occupy attention longer than people anticipate
David Z. Hambrick is a professor in the cognition and cognitive neuroscience area of the department of psychology at Michigan State University. His research focuses on the origins and underpinnings of expertise and skill.
Multitasking can occupy attention longer than people anticipate
Is discriminatory behavior widely dispersed or highly concentrated in a small number of people?
In some situations, don’t pay so much attention
A cognitive factor helps explain how well we understand each other
A lesson from parakeet romance on how to get a date
Research finds a fascinating connection between IQ and aging
New study finds that canines are not exceptional in the animal world
Research shows the danger of too much early training
Researchers identify a major risk factor for pernicious effects of misinformation
Superior IQs are associated with mental and physical disorders, research suggests
Scientists identify 22 genes associated with intelligence
A long-running project in Africa challenges “the social brain hypothesis”
It’s appealing to think that “all it takes is a lot of practice,” but the factors behind elite performance are more complicated than that
Research hints at the canine equivalent of IQ
New study reveals that only wealthy Americans realize genetic potential
New research suggests there are three distinct types of action that bring palm to face
The reasons are unclear, but higher IQ is correlated with longer life span
Insights from psychology into the origins of extreme ability
A historical analysis suggests a link between IQ and performance
Studying a game yields insights into what it takes to be great at something
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