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Genetic and Environmental Influences on Hierarchical Cognitive Development
Environmental and Socioeconomic Influences on Cognition, Genetics and Cognitive Abilities

Shaping Hierarchical Cognitive Abilities

Recent research by Jiang et al. (2024) sheds light on the distinct genetic and environmental influences shaping hierarchical cognitive abilities in adults. By categorizing cognitive functions into two levels—basic processes and higher-order functions—this study provides valuable insights into how these abilities develop and differ in their origins. Background Human cognition …

NCS-6: A Streamlined Measure of Need for Cognition
Psychological Measurement and Testing

Introducing the NCS-6: A Streamlined Measure of Need for Cognition

The article by Coelho, Hanel, and Wolf (2018) presents the NCS-6, a shortened version of the Need for Cognition Scale (NCS-18). This scale measures an individual’s tendency to engage in and enjoy thinking, a concept that has become significant in fields like social and medical sciences. By reducing the original …

White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Performance
Cognitive Neuroscience and Brain Function

White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Performance

Holleran et al. (2020) investigated the relationship between white matter microstructure and cognitive ability in patients with schizophrenia and healthy individuals. Drawing on data from the ENIGMA Consortium, the study analyzed how global and regional white matter connectivity relates to cognitive performance, offering a comprehensive perspective on the structural underpinnings …