Memory formation and retention involve multiple processes that help us encode, store, and retrieve information. The hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped structure near the base of your brain, plays a key ...

Machine Learning Machine learning extracts information from data based on supervised and unsupervised learning methods. This includes understanding image content, spoken language, printed language, ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer ...

Scientists harnessed a new method to precisely measure the amount of information the brain can store, and it could help advance our understanding of learning.

Targeted cognitive training increased auditory memory, processing speed and perception among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, according to data published in the Journal ...

Depletion of limited working memory resources may occur following extensive mental effort resulting in decreased performance compared to conditions requiring less extensive mental effort. This ...

The team investigated dopamine's role across a variety of learning situations in a part of the brain called the nucleus accumbens core, which is central in the processing of emotions and ...

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