In a digital age—that puts a premium on facts, figures, and data—crystallized intelligence has become disproportionately valued over fluid intelligence. A wide range of new studies is finding that ...

In a digital age—that puts a premium on facts, figures, and data—crystallized intelligence has become disproportionately valued over fluid intelligence. A wide range of new studies is finding that ...

As we navigate modern-day complexities, understanding the way we learn, apply, and adapt knowledge becomes increasingly important. In the 1940s, psychologist Raymond Cattell is credited with ...

Your late-night Wikipedia binges and 47 open browser tabs aren't signs of procrastination—they're actually evidence of rare ...

Brain-training efforts designed to improve working memory can also boost scores in general problem-solving ability and improve fluid intelligence, according to new research. Many psychologists believe ...

Like every other part of the body, the brain starts to show the effects of age depressingly early. But that doesn’t mean it’s all downhill after high school. When it comes to cognitive ability and age ...

Faced with her own forgetfulness, former NPR correspondent and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty tried to do something about it. She's written about her efforts in her book on midlife, called Life ...

For about 60 years I have been fascinated with psychology. I believe that the brains of all humans make us special and dominant on Earth. I believe God gave us these brains to eventually, over many ...

The concept of intelligence emerged as widespread testing of people’s ability began, often in the context of military service. One observation from cognitive performance tests was that people had ...

A landmark 2025 study shows women’s cognitive peak may occur between 55 and 60, highlighting the rise of crystallized intelligence, emotional stability, and decision-making strength in midlife.