{"title":"Mental rotation, perspective taking, and performance profiling.","authors":"James Negen","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01269-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01269-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In spatial cognition, we conventionally draw a typological distinction between mental rotation (intrinsic, object movement) versus perspective taking (extrinsic, self movement). This paper re-examines a previous finding which could indicate that fundamentally different cognitive processes are reflected in these tasks. Specifically, performance as a function of rotation magnitude is a linear profile for mental rotation but a notched profile for perspective taking. Experiment 1 conceptually replicates this, finding a task by rotation magnitude interaction with more participants, more trials, and updated statistical controls. Experiment 2 extends the previous analysis to verify that the two performance profiles are genuinely different shapes rather than different effect sizes. Together these help confirm that mental rotation and perspective taking reflect fundamentally different cognitive processes, thus justifying their central focus in the typology of spatial cognition.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The attentional boost effect: current landscape and future directions.","authors":"Ricky K C Au, Alvin K M Tang","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01266-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01266-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cognitive functions such as attention and memory significantly impact performance in daily life and in various professions, including driving vehicles and providing healthcare services. Driven by the importance of understanding attention, early studies have explored the attentional theories and discovered the attentional boost effect (ABE). In experiments studying the ABE, participants are required to engage in two concurrent tasks: (1) memorising a sequence of briefly displayed stimuli (e.g. images or words) for a later memory test and (2) concurrently detecting a simultaneously presented target signal (e.g. pressing a button when seeing a target white square and taking no action for a distractor black square). Surprisingly, attending to a target boosts memory encoding for the concurrently presented information, contrary to the typical expectation of lowered performance owing to dual-task interference. This effect has been documented not only in behavioural experiments across different materials and modalities but also in neuroimaging investigations. This review paper is divided into several main sections, covering the behavioural evidence supporting the ABE, interpretations of the effect from neuroimaging studies, individual differences, consensus and controversies in ABE research as well as prospective future research in this area. The discussion in this review might also offer helpful insights to researchers for translating this phenomenon into real-world practical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143630940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining team identity level and its impact on the happiness and involvement of football spectators.","authors":"Behzad Izadi, Shamseddin Rezaei, Mohammad Naroie","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01263-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01263-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Football spectators are in close and emotional interaction with teams and athletes. The sport team and the spectator are necessary to each other, and any play that has fewer spectators is less revenue. The purpose of this study was to investigate the interactive effect of team identity and play scenarios on football spectator's happiness and involvement. The research conducted by quasi-experimental method in which 120 football spectators responded to the 17-item questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale. To measure the interactive effect of play scenarios, four plays with scenarios (good play, good outcome), (bad play, good outcome), (good play, bad outcome), (bad play, bad outcome) were used. Multivariate analysis of variance used to test the data. Findings showed that the two levels of team identity (high identity, low identity) were different in spectator happiness (f(1,120) = 8.916, P = 0.003) and involvement (f(1,120) = 41.407, P = 0.001). Spectators with high team identity are happier and more engaged than spectators with low team identification when their favorite team wins or plays well. Levels of team identity and outcome of the play can be effective in the level of happiness and involvement of the sport spectators. Creating sport team identity in the spectators can play an essential role in their supportive behaviors of the team.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuki Takakura, Mika Otsuki, Ryo Takagi, Kiyohiro Houkin
{"title":"A feasibility pilot study comparing tablets and smartphones for an app-based speed training program in older people: an open-label, randomized controlled PROBE trial.","authors":"Yuki Takakura, Mika Otsuki, Ryo Takagi, Kiyohiro Houkin","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01264-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01264-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This feasibility pilot study examined whether the device type (tablet or smartphone) influences the effectiveness of a brain training program for older adults. Forty-four community-dwelling participants were randomly assigned to the tablet or smartphone group using a stratified block randomisation protocol based on age and sex. Each participant completed 12 supervised training sessions, each lasting approximately 40 min, over 3 to 4 months. Cognitive assessments included general intelligence, attention, memory, and executive function. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the effects of the device type and time (pre- vs. post-intervention). Of the 44 participants, 36 completed the program. No main or interaction effects were observed for device type. However, significant improvements over time were found in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices, Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test, Frontal Assessment Battery, time required to complete Raven's Coloured Progressive Matrices, visual cancellation, and Trail-Making Test Part A. These results suggest comparable near-transfer benefits in attention and executive functions across tablets and smartphones. However, neither device produced far-transfer gains in memory measures. These findings underscore the feasibility and potential cost-effectiveness of smartphone-based training interventions for supporting cognitive health in later life.Trial Registration: Registered in the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry on October 15, 2020 (UMIN000042123).</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143568459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chiara Saracini, Francia Arriagada-Mödinger, Boris Lucero
{"title":"Spontaneous perceptual alternations and higher-order cognitive processes: an exploratory study.","authors":"Chiara Saracini, Francia Arriagada-Mödinger, Boris Lucero","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01260-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01260-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The occurrence of spontaneous switches between different interpretations of unchanging, ambiguous stimuli reflects the dynamic nature of unconscious perceptual processing. These perceptual alternations are explained by reciprocal inhibition, where one perception is suppressed while another emerges. The temporal patterns of these shifts vary between people but remain consistent within individuals, potentially reflecting underlying neural and psychological factors. Cognitive flexibility, the ability to switch tasks by inhibiting irrelevant information, may be related to perceptual flexibility. The present study (n = 48) explored the relationship between perceptual dynamics in the Necker Cube and higher-order cognitive processes. Switching rates and perspective durations were correlated with performance on computerized tasks (Stroop Test, Simon Task, and Task Switching Tests) and self-reported scales (Cognitive Flexibility Test, Barratt's Impulsiveness Scale, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, and Big Five Personality Traits Questionnaire). Results revealed correlations between perceptual dynamics, reaction times, and Cognitive Impulsiveness, suggesting links between perceptual alternation, cognitive processes, and personality traits. Future research should investigate the common mechanisms underlying these processes and investigate causality and temporal dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143516986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The cognitive science of language diversity: achievements and challenges.","authors":"Antonio Benítez-Burraco","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01262-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01262-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Linguistics needs to embrace all the way down a key feature of language: its diversity. In this paper, we build on recent experimental findings and theoretical discussions about the neuroscience and the cognitive science of linguistic variation, but also on proposals by theoretical biology, to advance some future directions for a more solid neurocognitive approach to language diversity. We argue that the cognitive foundations and the neuroscience of human language will be better understood if we pursue a unitary explanation of four key dimensions of linguistic variation: the different functions performed by language, the diversity of sociolinguistic phenomena, the typological differences between human languages, and the diverse developmental paths to language. Succeeding in the cognitive and neurobiological examination and explanation of these four dimensions will not only result in a more comprehensive understanding of how our brain processes language, but also of how language evolved and the core properties of human language(s).</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matthew Green, Vladislava Segen, Amanda Korstjens, Andrew Isaac Meso, Tessa Thomas, Jan M Wiener
{"title":"Foraging with your eyes: a novel task to study cognitive strategies involved in (visual) foraging behaviour.","authors":"Matthew Green, Vladislava Segen, Amanda Korstjens, Andrew Isaac Meso, Tessa Thomas, Jan M Wiener","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01261-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01261-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study we introduce a new gaze-contingent visual foraging task in which participants searched through an environment by looking at trees displayed on a computer screen. If the looked-at tree contained a fruit item, the item became visible and was collected. In each trial, the participant's task was to forage for a defined number of fruit items. In two experiments, fruit items were either randomly distributed about the trees (dispersed condition) or organised in one large patch (patchy condition). In the second experiment, we addressed the role of memory for foraging by including a condition that did not require memorising which trees had already been visited by changing their appearance (tree fading). Foraging performance was superior in the patchy as compared to the dispersed condition and benefited from tree-fading. In addition, with further analyses on search behaviour, these results suggest (1) that participants were sensitive to the distribution of resources, (2) that they adapted their search/foraging strategy accordingly, and (3) that foraging behaviour is in line with predictions derived from foraging theories, specifically area-restricted search, developed for large scale spatial foraging. We therefore argue that the visual search task presented shares characteristics and cognitive mechanisms involved in successful large-scale search and foraging behaviour and can therefore be successfully employed to study these mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143469584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mrim M Alnfiai, Nouf Abdullah Alsudairy, Asma Ibrahim Alharbi, Nouf Nawar Alotaibi, Salma Mohsen M Alnefaie
{"title":"Cognitive augmentation: AI-enhanced tools for supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities.","authors":"Mrim M Alnfiai, Nouf Abdullah Alsudairy, Asma Ibrahim Alharbi, Nouf Nawar Alotaibi, Salma Mohsen M Alnefaie","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01258-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01258-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cognitive disabilities significantly impact individuals' ability to navigate daily life, creating challenges in communication, memory, and task performance. This research proposes an AI-enhanced framework integrating neural network technologies and advanced natural language processing algorithms to support individuals with cognitive disabilities. The framework aims to enhance language understanding, memory retention, and overall task efficiency. Its validity is demonstrated through experiments and performance analysis using real-world datasets, showing marked improvements in language comprehension, memory recall, and task execution. Key factors influencing the model's effectiveness include the severity of cognitive impairments, individual cognitive profiles, and the adaptability of AI algorithms. The transformative potential of AI-driven interventions is highlighted, offering personalized, scalable solutions to meet diverse needs. This study contributes to ongoing discussions on leveraging technology to promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life for individuals with cognitive disabilities, laying the groundwork for future advancements in cognitive augmentation and assistive technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143383733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benoît Béchard, Helen M Hodgetts, Gabrielle Teyssier-Roberge, Frédéric Morneau-Guérin, Mathieu Ouimet, Sébastien Tremblay
{"title":"Breaking through the 'wall of complexity' in a politically themed microworld: a challenge for elected officials and the general public.","authors":"Benoît Béchard, Helen M Hodgetts, Gabrielle Teyssier-Roberge, Frédéric Morneau-Guérin, Mathieu Ouimet, Sébastien Tremblay","doi":"10.1007/s10339-025-01257-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-025-01257-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Political leaders are often regarded as the most qualified individuals to address modern societal challenges, owing to the knowledge they acquire through their experience in dealing with complex issues, governance and management, and working towards making impactful decisions. To understand the influence of prior knowledge on decision-making, we conducted a comparative analysis of complex decision-making performance in a politically themed computer-simulated microworld involving incumbent elected officials and a general population sample, each contrasted with a random-response baseline produced with randomly generated decisions. Participants were tasked to govern a country for re-election while maintaining financial stability. The pattern of results suggests that decision-making faces a 'wall of complexity' whether one is an elected official or a citizen. Although elected officials generally reported having greater political knowledge, their performance was still relatively poor. The elected officials and general population subgroups performed at the same level and only slightly better than chance. Addressing the societal challenges of our time requires elected officials to possess more than domain-specific prior knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143366389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cognitive ProcessingPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-09-26DOI: 10.1007/s10339-024-01230-z
Erdi Sümer, Hande Kaynak
{"title":"Age-related decline in source and associative memory.","authors":"Erdi Sümer, Hande Kaynak","doi":"10.1007/s10339-024-01230-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10339-024-01230-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review explores the multifaceted nature of age-related decline in source memory and associative memory. The review highlights the potential effects of age-related decline in these types of memory. By integrating insights from behavioral, cognitive, and neuroscientific research, it examines how encoding, retrieval, and neural mechanisms influence this decline. Understanding these processes is critical to alleviate memory decline in older adults. Directing attention to source information during encoding, employing unitization techniques to strengthen memory associations, and utilizing metacognitive strategies to focus on relevant details show promise in enhancing memory retrieval for older adults. However, the review acknowledges limitations in processing resources and executive function, necessitating a nuanced approach to the complexities of age-related decline. In conclusion, this review underscores the importance of understanding the complexities of age-related source and associative memory decline and the potential benefits of specific cognitive strategies. It emphasizes the need for continued research on age-related memory function to improve the quality of life for aging populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":47638,"journal":{"name":"Cognitive Processing","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142336954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}