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People increasingly read text displayed on digital devices, including computers, handheld e-readers, and smartphones. Given this, there is rapidly growing interest in understanding how the cognitive processes that support the reading of static text (e.g., books, magazines, or newspapers) might be adapted to reading digital texts. Evidence from recent experiments suggests a complex interplay of […]
In the realm of learning and decision-making, goals are like the guiding stars that shape our paths. Just as a compass points the way in uncharted territory, setting a goal influences how we perceive information, choose actions, and interpret outcomes. Computational theories often overlook the significant role of goals, but empirical evidence reveals their profound […]
Discovering the factors that make art memorable is like unraveling the magic behind an unforgettable melody. In their recent study, Davis and Bainbridge explore the consistent signals of memorability in artworks, whether beheld through a screen or within the walls of a museum. They find that these signals correlate with the intrinsic visual properties of […]
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