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Analogical reasoning, the process of identifying correspondences between seemingly disparate domains, is fundamental to human cognition. It facilitates problem solving and learning by allowing ...

The study of writing processes offers critical insights into the interplay between cognitive development and the act of writing. Researchers are increasingly employing digital techniques, such as ...

The average number of children per family in the United States has fallen dramatically, from seven in 1800 to fewer than two in 2018. That’s good news for kids’ cognitive development, suggests a ...

Research on infant thinking suggests that babies are more complex thinkers than was once believed. There is now evidence that, by the end of their first year, children are capable of logical reasoning ...

Cognition holds because difficulty demands patience. What happens when AI no longer requires us to sustain engagement and ...