Tag: Cognition
Online alcohol program reduced drinking in older adults
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in GerontologyWhat the study found An online alcohol intervention for older adults, called Rethink My Drink, reduced monthly alcohol use more than an online information booklet after 12 months. The study did not find a significant difference between groups in global cognition, a measure of overall cognitive performance. Why the authors say this matters The authors…
Substance-induced psychosis and schizophrenia show similar cognitive impairment
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in MedicineMeta-analysis of 18 studies finds cognitive impairment in substance-induced psychotic disorder comparable to schizophrenia, with executive function as potential differentiator
Molecular imaging links late-life depression to neurotransmitter and Alzheimer’s changes
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in MedicineMolecular imaging reveals late-life depression involves altered neurotransmitter systems, Alzheimer’s pathology, and neuroinflammation, supporting development of targeted mechanism-based treatments.
German modal verb readings linked to viewpoint constellations
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in LinguisticsAnalysis of perspectival mechanisms in German modality, integrating formal semantic and cognitive approaches to explain semantic variation and diachronic shifts in modal verbs.
Mesolithic ornamentation showed non-linear changes in complexity
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in ArchaeologyComputational analysis of Mesolithic portable art reveals non-linear changes in visual complexity and information content, suggesting shifts in ornamental functions tied to environmental changes.
Distinct social network types were linked to cognitive and psychological health
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in PsychologyStudy reveals how bonding and bridging social networks distinctly affect cognitive and psychological health in older adults, with bridging networks showing robust cognitive benefits over time.
War-related stress linked to lower children’s functional cognition
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in MedicineWar-related stress reduces functional cognition in children, especially those with special needs. BRIEF questionnaire screens for difficulties and guides occupational therapy interventions.
Monitoring and planning were most central in ADHD network
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in PsychologyNetwork analysis reveals Monitoring and Planning as critical executive functions in ADHD children, with family impairments and inhibition deficits bridging cognitive and behavioral domains for.
Human movement variability predicts task-unrelated thought
Temporal patterns in finger tapping predict task-unrelated thought. Higher Hurst exponent values associated with lower mind-wandering probability across metronome conditions.
Mental health symptoms predict flexible inference use
Study shows that specific mental health symptoms predict how people use flexible reasoning when making complex inferences, with alterations in goal-directed decision-making as a key mechanism.
