Nature

A computational model of language functions in flexible goal-directed behaviour

The function of language in high-order goal-directed human cognition is an important topic at the centre of current debates. Experimental evidence shows that inner speech, representing a self-directed ...
Nature

Differences between children with Down syndrome and typically developing children in adaptive behaviour, executive functions and visual acuity

In children with Down syndrome (DS) development of visual, motor and cognitive functions is atypical. It is unknown whether the visual impairments in children with DS aggravate their lag in cognitive ...
Inc

The Simple Equation That Predicts Your Behavior–and Your Success or Failure

If math isn’t your friend (it isn’t always mine), that’s okay. Lewin’s equation says behavior is a function (the f) of a particular person and their environment. Makes sense. P includes your history, ...
The Sangai Express

Behaviour, psychology and society

Achom Lamnganba, Soram Athoi Chanu, Satish Leishangthem, Mohammad Hussain RatherContd from previous issueOnce oxytocin reaches this bulb, it stimulates the local release of dopamine. This local dopami ...
Psychology Today

When Repetitive Behaviors Look Alike

Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...