Cognitive Science

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Why Neuronal Responses Don’t Tell Us Everything: The Quirks of Assessing Brain Function

Assessing how neurons contribute to cognitive abilities is a complex task. Just like in other scientific fields, neuroscientists form hypotheses about what neurons ‘represent’ or ‘encode’ and then test these ideas. However, there are unique challenges in the cognitive sciences that complicate this process. In this paper, the authors highlight one particular difficulty: relying solely […]

Published on April 8, 2023

The Impact of Social Class on Social Cognition

Just like economic inequality, social class disparities have a profound effect on society. It’s like comparing the distribution of wealth to the differences in social cognition. Addressing these differences is a priority across various aspects of life, from healthcare to academia. Interestingly, these disparities can be observed even before children start school, and it’s believed […]

Published on April 7, 2023

Cultural influence on personal identity discussed in new research

Just as a unique recipe is shaped by ingredients and techniques, our understanding of ourselves is influenced by cultural scripts and structures of power. This research explores the construction of narrative identity, which involves developing a sense of self that is connected across time and contexts within a community. While previous studies have focused on […]

Published on April 7, 2023