Critical flicker fusion (CFF), a measure of visual processing speed, predicts executive function in younger and older adults and may be helpful in predicting decline in executive function, say ...

Physical activity of any kind appears to increase a person’s cognitive processing speed, according to a new study. While it is generally accepted that moderate-to-vigorous exercise benefits brain ...

What’s your processing speed? How quickly the brain deciphers and responds to information is broadly known as processing speed. Processing speed isn’t synonymous with intelligence, but it can make it ...

Not everyone is able to think quickly, but here are 11 obvious signs your mind works faster than the average person.

Researchers mapped the brain connectivity of 960 individuals to uncover how fast and slow neural processes unite to support complex behavior.

TL;DR: Researchers found that the human brain processes thoughts at a surprisingly slow rate of 10 bits per second. The human brain is truly and incredible piece of wetware that even the smartest of ...

A neurologist has sparked widespread fascination online after sharing a simple 30-second test that he says can reveal how your brain is really functioning. The test is deceptively basic and relies ...

Psychology Today's online self-tests are intended for informational purposes only and are not diagnostic tools. Psychology Today does not capture or store personally identifiable information, and your ...