Mind-wandering (MW), or a shift in attention away from a task, is an extremely common phenomenon. Although often benign, it can be maladaptive when excessive in frequency [...]

An important task in social cognition is understanding what another person is paying attention to. Accurately perceiving the attention, intention, and beliefs of another [...]

One of the most important aspects of cognitive health is the ability to control attention; this is also one of the aspects of cognition that typically declines with age. [...]

Norepinephrine (NE) is a neuromodulator that alters processing in nearly every brain area, leading to dynamic changes in behavior. NE plays a vital role in arousal, atten [...]

Fibromyalgia (FM) pain affects an estimated 5 million people living in the U.S. and up to 6% of the world population. FM is a debilitating chronic pain condition that can [...]

The auditory system uses sound to guide behavior. However, the aspects of the sensory environment that are relevant to an organism's behavioral goals change over time. Ho [...]

Health care organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of patient care on those who provide it. Regular exposure to trauma and stress has both a mental [...]