Children’s ability to focus their attention is an enigma that continues to intrigue scientists. While adults tend to zero in on task-relevant features, children often divide their attention across ...

Scientists have learned that children find it hard to focus on a task, and often take in information that won't help them complete their assignment. But the question is, why? In a new study, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have known that children often don’t focus on tasks and tend to “over explore” instead of paying attention to what they should be doing. However, why they do that remains ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning, ...