Within the field of hearing science, pupillometry is a widely used method for quantifying
listening effort. Its use in research is growing exponentially, and many labs are (considering) …

Cognitive effort has been implicated in numerous theories regarding normal and aberrant
behavior and the physiological response to engagement with demanding tasks. Yet, despite …

'Nobody bewitched by these mysteries can afford to ignore the solution proposed by Mark
Solms'-Oliver Burkeman, Guardian'A remarkable book. It changes everything'-Brian Eno …

Intense research interest over the past decade has yielded diverse and often discrepant
theories about the function of anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). In particular, a dichotomy has …

We present evidence that a multitude of mid‐frontal event‐related potential (ERP)
components partially reflect a common theta band oscillatory process. Specifically, mid …

In spite of its familiar phenomenology, the mechanistic basis for mental effort remains poorly
understood. Although most researchers agree that mental effort is aversive and stems from …

Stress and Health: Biological and Psychological Interactions, by William R. Lovallo, is a brief
and accessible examination of psychological stress and its psychophysiological …

Alexithymia is a personality trait characterized by difficulties in the experience and cognitive
processing of emotions. It is considered a risk factor for a range of psychiatric and …

In this article, we suggest that mindfulness is not something entirely inherent within people
but is partly elicited and shaped by situations. Integrating research on metacognitive practice …

Different EEG-vigilance stages from full alertness to sleep onset can be separated during
rest. Also fMRI research recently focused on the resting condition and identified several …