Highlights•Numerous neurocognitive factors contribute to sustained attention.•Attention
fluctuates alongside shifting arousal, effort, and resource allocation.•An information …

Models of attention often distinguish among attention subtypes, with classic models
separating orienting, switching, and sustaining functions. Compared with other forms of …

In order to efficiently process incoming visual information, selective attention acts as a filter
that enhances relevant and suppresses irrelevant information. In this study, we used an …

Individual differences in lapses of attention were examined in the present study. Participants
performed various attention control, working memory, and reaction time (RT) tasks to assess …

Success in life is linked to executive functions, a collection of cognitive processes that
support goal-directed behaviors. Executive functions is an umbrella term related to cognitive …

In 3 experiments, we examined fluctuations in working memory (WM) performance and
associated changes in pretrial and task-evoked pupil diameter. Additionally, we examined …

Working memory performance fluctuates dramatically from trial to trial. On many trials,
performance is no better than chance. Here, we assessed participants' awareness of …

Acquired brain injury patients often report navigation impairments. A cognitive rehabilitation
therapy has been designed in the form of a serious game. The aim of the serious game is to …

Visual working memory capacity is estimated to be around 3–4 items, but on some trials
participants fail to correctly report even a single item from the memory array. Such failures of …

With the increasing prevalence of legal cannabis use and availability, there is an urgent
need to identify cognitive impairments related to its use. It is widely believed that cannabis …