“Use it or lose it” is the received wisdom when it comes to cognitive ability. But is there any truth in this old saw? Our latest study suggests that it depends how much “it” you have to start with.

Among young adults newly diagnosed with cancer, a problem-solving skills intervention was effective for reducing depression and anxiety.

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In 1976, psychologist Aaron Beck, best known for the Beck Depression Inventory, proposed a theory to explain how negative self-talk — or cognitive distortions — prevent people from defining and ...

Planning and problem solving constitute central facets of executive functioning and are critical in a broad range of neuropsychological evaluations. Cognitive assessment methods, including classical ...

Rutgers researchers find tactical problem-solving significantly lowers anxiety and empowers young adult cancer patients to ...

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Educators are reporting a growing classroom trend known as cognitive offloading, where children increasingly rely on AI tools ...

“Use it or lose it” is the received wisdom when it comes to cognitive ability. But is there any truth in this old saw? Our latest study suggests that it depends how much “it” you have to start with.