How long can we stay attentive? What affects attention? What kind of attention do we need to learn to read or solve an equation? Answering these seemingly innocuous questions is a challenge that ...

The BLAST test (Bron/Lyon Attention Stability Test) was developed at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center (Inserm CNRS) to measure the ability of individuals to "stay on task", i.e. to selectively ...

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During a 1959 television appearance, Jack Kerouac was asked how long it took him to write his novel On The Road. His response—three weeks—amazed the interviewer and ignited an enduring myth that the ...

Can we develop a brain test for detecting ADHD? Source: Image by A Danvers Several years ago, I was sitting around with some friends talking about our (occasional) difficulties paying attention. This ...

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. I’m sitting in front of a gray plastic console that resembles an airplane cockpit. Each time I move, a small reflector on a makeshift tiara resting on my forehead alerts an ...

Monica Rosenberg receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. During a 1959 television appearance, Jack Kerouac was asked how long it took him to write ...

There are few simple tests that can help you determine how sharp your brain is. These exercises target various cognitive areas, including memory, attention, problem-solving, flexibility, and pattern ...