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#child-development
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Preschool Isn't Prep-It's Prime Time for Brain Growth

Early childhood is a critical period for cognitive development, not just preparation for schooling.
Children learn effectively through experience and exploration, not passive instruction.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Preschool Isn't Prep-It's Prime Time for Brain Growth

Early childhood is a critical period for cognitive development, not just preparation for schooling.
Children learn effectively through experience and exploration, not passive instruction.
more#child-development
#critical-thinking
Data science
fromITPro
4 months ago

Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work - staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'

Generative AI may improve efficiency at work but risks diminishing critical thinking skills over time.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

There's a risk of losing critical thinking skills with excessive AI use, but it might also enhance cognitive capabilities by freeing up mental resources.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Cognitive Toolbox

Cognitive skills enhance critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Decision-making is influenced by heuristics and is susceptible to biases.
Willingham and Riener outline reasoning types vital for cognitive processing.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

AI Short-Circuits Learning-the Ancient Fix We Need

Students increasingly rely on AI for higher-order thinking tasks, undermining their critical cognitive skills.
This 'inverted learning' diminishes essential problem-solving abilities.
Reframing AI as a dialogue partner can enhance cognitive engagement.
Data science
fromITPro
4 months ago

Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work - staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'

Generative AI may improve efficiency at work but risks diminishing critical thinking skills over time.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Studies show AI can dull your thinking skills. Here's how it can also sharpen them

There's a risk of losing critical thinking skills with excessive AI use, but it might also enhance cognitive capabilities by freeing up mental resources.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Unlocking the Secrets of Your Cognitive Toolbox

Cognitive skills enhance critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Decision-making is influenced by heuristics and is susceptible to biases.
Willingham and Riener outline reasoning types vital for cognitive processing.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

AI Short-Circuits Learning-the Ancient Fix We Need

Students increasingly rely on AI for higher-order thinking tasks, undermining their critical cognitive skills.
This 'inverted learning' diminishes essential problem-solving abilities.
Reframing AI as a dialogue partner can enhance cognitive engagement.
more#critical-thinking
#puzzles
Humor
fromBustle
3 months ago

80 Brain Teasers That You'll Have So Much Fun Quizzing Your Family On

Brain teasers provide fun mental challenges that boost creativity and problem-solving skills for people of all ages.
Humor
fromBustle
3 months ago

80 Brain Teasers That You'll Have So Much Fun Quizzing Your Family On

Brain teasers provide fun mental challenges that boost creativity and problem-solving skills for people of all ages.
more#puzzles
#decision-making
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Digital life
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Sam Sammane on Digital Amnesia and the Decline of Human Memory - Social Media Explorer

Digital amnesia is diminishing our memory and presence as technology automates tasks that once required active recall.
Startup companies
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Wired for Success: Your Brain's Executive Functioning

Strong executive function enhances entrepreneurial skills, suggesting they can be cultivated.
Entrepreneurship blends innate traits with learned skills driven by cognitive capabilities.
Mental health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Test Shows Junk Food's Alarming Impact on Human Cognition

High-fat, high-sugar diets are linked to lower cognitive skills, particularly in spatial navigation and memory.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Brooks: Producing something this stupid is the achievement of a lifetime

The decline in literacy skills among Americans, especially the youth, is alarming and impacts reasoning capabilities.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Processing Speed Makes a Good Quarterback Great

NFL quarterbacks are not just defined by their physical prowess but by their cognitive skills. Fast processing speed and decision-making are crucial for on-field success.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A crow's math skills include geometry

Claiming that it is specific to us humans, that only humans can detect geometric regularity, is now falsified, because we have at least the crow.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Magnus Carlsen makes cameo in BBC Two's Chess Masters as drop in viewers slows

Visual memory is crucial in chess, often overlooked, as it's innate and tough to teach, showcasing the gap between strong players and amateurs.
UK news
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

The cognitive cost of convenience

Navigating without GPS fosters cognitive skills and mental mapping essential for problem-solving.
Digital life
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Human Intelligence Sharply Declining

Cognitive skills have declined across age groups, indicating a drop in intelligence.
Young people struggle with attention spans and critical thinking, worsened by the pandemic.
Declining reading habits correlate with reduced cognitive functions in society.
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