Derailed Train of Thought? Brain's Stopping System May Be at Fault
Monday, April 18, 2016 - 04:40
in Psychology & Sociology
Study suggests same neural mechanism that interrupts body movement also interrupts cognition. Findings may give insights into Parkinson's: The system "over-stopping" motor activity might also be keeping patients over-focused. More speculatively, the findings may give insights into conditions characterized by distractibility, such as ADHD.