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 ...

Cognitive control enables individuals to adapt their behaviour in response to changing environmental demands, playing a pivotal role in everyday functioning. Task switching, a core component of ...

New research led by the University of St Andrews has shown that children perform cognitive tasks faster on their own in studies, rather than in the presence of a stranger. Cognitive control ...