New findings provide insight into how people use their powers of attention as well as what makes attention fail.
A new study posits a "general distractibility" trait, called "d" factor, that that people prone to external and internal distractions share.
A study looks at the neural mechanism that helps the brain decide whether to focus visual attention on a rewarding task or a fun distraction.
Can you get yourself into a creative and productive "flow" intentionally? Researchers say it is possible and have created a formula to explain it.
When a young child is focused on an activity, too much direction from a parent can actually get in the way, research finds.
New findings link daydreaming at work and creativity, though only for those who identify with their profession.
Research shows that multitasking saps our productivity. But, since modern life demands split attention, here's how to multitask as well as possible.
People who sat without their phone had more problems with concentration than those who had their phone nearby but couldn't use it, a new study shows.
"The brain is not a muscle, but like our bodies, if we work out and train it, we can improve our mental performance."
Before age 10, children with autism often find it tough to block out distractions, research confirms.
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