Imagine you're deep into something you love—maybe hyperfocused, maybe just finally in the groove. Suddenly you need to move on to something totally different. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press ...

Cognitive control is the set of executive functions that underpins our ability to regulate thoughts and actions in line with internal goals, particularly in complex and dynamic environments. Task ...

Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to shift gears between tasks, especially when your brain feels stuck in one mode? Transitioning from one activity to the next isn’t always as simple as it ...

Multitasking usually lowers productivity because most people are “task switching,” which creates a mental “switch cost” that slows processing and reduces accuracy. Switching between tasks strains ...

From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a ...