Attention is critical to high-level cognition and attention deficits are a hallmark of neurologic
and neuropsychiatric disorders. Although years of research indicates that distinct …

Cognitive function relies on the dynamic cooperation of specialized regions of the brain;
however, the elements of the system responsible for coordinating this interaction remain …

Maintaining attention for more than a few seconds is essential for mastering everyday life.
Yet, our ability to stay focused on a particular task is limited, resulting in well-known …

The adaptive gain theory highlights the pivotal role of the locus coeruleus–noradrenergic
(LC‐NE) system in regulating task engagement. In humans, however, LC‐NE functional …

Attention and arousal are multi-dimensional psychological processes, which interact closely
with one another. The neural substrates of attention, as well as the interaction between …

Studies examining individual differences in working memory capacity (WMC) have
suggested that low WMC individuals have particular deficits in attention control processes …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with a
complex symptomatology, and core symptoms as well as functional impairment often persist …

The role of the default-mode network (DMN) in the emergence of mind wandering and task-
unrelated thought has been studied extensively. In parallel work, mind wandering has been …

The gap between symptoms and pathology in Alzheimer's disease has been explained by
the hypothetical construct of “cognitive reserve”—a set of variables including education …

Stress-induced activation of the locus ceruleus-norepinephrine (LC-NE) system produces
significant cognitive and behavioral effects, including enhanced arousal and attention …