Traditionally, perception and cognition have been considered distinct domains of psychological science. Perception was understood to be the raw data collector—our sensory touchpoint with the external ...

As artificial intelligence advances, the relationship between humans and machines is evolving, moving from simple typed ...

In other words, “Warm touch reminds us that we are connected, valued, and part of a social world,” says Dr Crucianelli.

Cognitive penetration is the assumption that non-sensory factors influence sensory perception at the core level of sensory processing, thus generating or modifying the contents of perception. However, ...

Ultra-high-field brain scans reveal integrated maps of vision and touch, highlighting the brain's role in embodied perception ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive deterioration of brain cells, which prompts memory loss, a decline in mental functions and behavioral changes ...

Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests. Scientists say the ...