Tag: attention

Study looks at potential of neurofeedback for managing attention deficit disorder

From the Université de Genève press release: Scientists explored a technique called ‘neurofeedback,’ which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their… Read more »

Study suggests toddler TV time not to blame for attention problems

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: A comprehensive review published in the journal Psychological Science re-examines previous work that claimed to show a direct link between early screen time and… Read more »

Study suggests individuals with high ADHD-traits are more vulnerable to insomnia

From the Karolinska Institutet press release: Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional… Read more »

Study suggests visual attention can be strongly influenced during shopping with very simple interventions

From the University of Innsbruck press release: Unplanned purchases are an important profit source for retailers. Because looking at products is always the first step in making a purchase decision,… Read more »

Study identifies specific brain region and circuits controlling attention

From the Picower Institute at MIT press release: The attentional control that organisms need to succeed in their goals comes from two abilities: the focus to ignore distractions and the… Read more »