Can’t Switch Your Focus? Your Brain Might Not Be Wired for It

Though a hallmark of human cognition, flexible switching varies widely from person to person, and is associated with a measurable mental cost: Moving from one task to another extends the time it takes for you to respond to stimuli. Research from scientists at Drexel University shows that the extent to which brain signals "stick" to white matter networks -- or the brain's highway system -- is associated with cognitive flexibility. This suggests that some brains are at a natural advantage to meet switching demands.

Read the complete article from Drexel University here: Can’t Switch Your Focus? Your Brain Might Not Be Wired for It