Waiting between rewards may help the brain learn faster. New research shows timing, not repetition, drives stronger learning updates.

How we learn to predict an outcome isn’t determined by how many times a cue and reward happen together. Instead, how much ...

Understanding how the brain learns and applies rules is the key to unraveling the neural basis of flexible behavior. A new study from the University of Toyama, Japan, reveals that our ability to ...

A new study on mice reveals how a specific brain circuit helps them learn when a perceived threat is not a real danger, adjusting their defensive reactions over time. The research identifies the ...

A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Begüm Babür, University of Southern California (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine finding out ...

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Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...