Neuroscience News19h
Why We Keep Exploring Even After Learning the Best Strategy
A new study reveals that both humans and marmosets continue to adjust their behavior even after learning an optimal task ...
Science Daily20h
Even after learning the right idea, humans and animals still seem to test other approaches, study suggests
New research adds evidence that learning a successful strategy for approaching a task doesn't prevent further exploration, even if it reduces performance.
Software tool tracks student behavior in educational games to boost collaborative learning
Researchers have demonstrated a new suite of software tools that analyzes student behavior in an educational game in real time and uses that data to assess how well students are developing and making ...
Smithsonian Magazine14d
When Bonobos Know What You Don’t, They’ll Tell You. It’s a Sign of a Cognitive Ability Called ‘Theory of Mind’
A first-of-its-kind study suggests bonobos, like humans, can understand someone else’s lack of knowledge—and adjust their ...
fbcnews15d
Cognitive development key to future success
Cognitive development in early childhood education is crucial for children to thrive. Psychology expert Dr. Annie Crookes emphasizes holistic development’s role in building emotional and mental ...
Frontiers29d
Need for cognitive closure, political trust, and belief in conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic
The need for cognitive closure and general political trust was assessed before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, while belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories and specific trust in handling the ...