#cognitive-science

#cognitive-science

First impressions significantly influence judgments about competence and likability, impacting opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Understanding our seven shared emotions can enhance our ability to manage challenges and emotions effectively.

Multi-tasking reduces productivity due to cognitive limitations of the brain.

Single-tasking techniques like time-blocking can improve focus and output.

Simple routine adjustments can enhance time management by promoting single-tasking.

The study challenges previous beliefs about infant memory retention and suggests early memories are not lost, but rather inaccessible.

Vishvaa Rajakumar won the Memory League World Championship using strategies like hydration and the method of loci for memorization.

The heart emoji's meaning is context-dependent, and its overuse can lead to misunderstandings.

Parents simplify speech significantly when responding to babies, which is crucial for language development.

Bonobos demonstrate a capacity for theory of mind by inferring human ignorance and proactively communicating to guide their partner's decision-making.

Black Cab drivers' route planning could inspire AI innovations.

Taxi drivers prioritize challenging areas, offering insights for AI development.

Understanding expert human planners enhances computational models.

Humans use storytelling to impose order on chaos, reflecting a fundamental aspect of our nature.

Emotional design integrates visceral, behavioral, and reflective levels to enhance user interaction with products.

Neuroergonomics leverages technology to enhance human performance at work, optimally integrating cognitive functions for improved productivity.

Talking parrots exhibit pupil contractions that indicate emotional responses linked to their vocalizations.

Ancient numerals were derived from the method of counting on fingers.

Gary Marcus critiques AI for its reliability issues, particularly the tendency of generative AI to fabricate information.

Cats may understand human communication better than previously thought, as they can form quick associations between words and images, similar to human infants.

Bad design can offer more valuable learning opportunities than good design.

Negativity bias helps us remember bad experiences, prompting growth in design awareness.

Understanding habit formation is crucial for creating lasting positive changes in behavior.

Déjà rêvé is a common phenomenon where a person feels they have previously dreamed a current experience.

Our experiences and identities shape our perceptions, leading fans to interpret similar events differently based on group affiliation.