Are you the sort of person who is able to instantly pick up other people's moods? Can you spot unspoken tension between two people? Or can you tell who's feeling out of place and might need extra ...

A new study published in Psychological Research sheds light on the intriguing connection between social rigidity and cognitive flexibility. The study delves into how traits like conservatism, ...

Since the modern era of research on autism began in the 1980s, questions about social cognition and social brain development have been of central interest to researchers. This year marks the 20th ...

Increasing social media usage among children has been linked to a decline in cognitive performance. A JAMA study involving 6,554 adolescents aged 9–13 found that those who spent more time on social ...

Many of us are aware of our physical and artistic limitations, and we're able to acknowledge them and even make light of them. We readily admit that we will never play professional basketball or ...

Cognitive biases can pop up when your brain uses existing knowledge to make decisions quickly. In some cases, cognitive bias may lead you to make a snap judgment before thinking things through.