Cognitive Science

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Is working memory domain-general or domain-specific?

Given the fundamental role of working memory (WM) in all domains of cognition, a central question has been whether WM is domain-general. However, the term ‘domain-general’ has been used in different, and sometimes misleading, ways. By reviewing recent evidence and biologically plausible models of WM, we show that the level of domain-generality varies substantially between […]

Published on July 17, 2024

Cognition falters at ~4 Hz in Parkinson’s disease

Cognitive impairments are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD). We have linked this deficit to attenuated midfrontal 1–8-Hz activity that fails to engage cortical cognitive networks. We discuss the consequences of these impairments and how they might be leveraged for PD-specific neurophysiological markers and for novel brain stimulation paradigms. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 13, 2024

Introduction to Progress and Puzzles of Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2024. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential […]

Published on July 12, 2024