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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 …