Recently, evidence derived from cognitive dissonance theory has been criticized, leading some to suggest that dissonance is not a thing. This post addresses those criticisms.

Our M.A. is a flexible program of study that provides training in linguistics and/or cognitive science. Students may propose a customized program of advanced study that combines elements from either ...

Cognitive linguistics focuses on the intersection of language and cognition. This field of study makes it possible to evaluate very disparate topics such as how joint attention is involved in reading ...

Artificial Intelligence and cognitive science are very much interrelated. AI was first coined in a proposal for a workshop that took place in the summer of 1956 at Dartmouth College. The workshop ...

"Cognitive science called to me because it took every academic interest and showed me a real-life application," said one UB student. "It's a means of not just studying people, but making a difference ...

Integration of music with analysis of electrical brain activity. Musical Tests Can DetectMental Deterioration in Old Age Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method that employs musical ...

Cognitive function, behavior, and their links to health outcomes are at the forefront of modern neuroscience research. Recent years have seen significant ...

Most liberal arts colleges have psychology, computer science and philosophy majors. Few, however, have cognitive and brain science (CBS) or similar majors, which are often more simply called cognitive ...

Recent findings suggest a straightforward approach to enhancing brain function and mental well-being. The research suggests that improving cognitive health may not require complex interventions or ...