The frontal lobes are important for cognitive control, yet their functional organization remains
controversial. An influential class of theory proposes that the frontal lobes are organized …

Executive functions (EFs) are high-level cognitive processes, often associated with the
frontal lobes, that control lower level processes in the service of goal-directed behavior …

The neurovisceral integration (NVI) model was originally proposed to account for observed
relationships between peripheral physiology, cognitive performance, and emotional/physical …

In this position paper, I argue that the main purpose of research is to discover and report on
phenomena in a truthful manner. Once uncovered, these phenomena can have important …

Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled machines to plan in tasks
previously thought to be uniquely human. Meanwhile, the planning algorithms implemented …

The most replicated result in the field of intelligence is the positive manifold, which refers to
an all-positive pattern of correlations among diverse cognitive tests. The positive manifold is …

To be successful in school or in one's career takes creativity, flexibility, self-control, and
discipline. Central to all those are executive functions (EFs), including mentally playing with …

The brain's body representation is amenable to rapid change, even though we tend to think
of our bodies as relatively fixed and stable. For example, it has been shown that a life-sized …

How to assess critical aspects of cognitive functioning that are not measured by IQ tests:
rational thinking skills. Why are we surprised when smart people act foolishly? Smart people …

Abstract The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in construction is growing at an
unprecedented level, making the construction industry one of the fastest commercial …