On being a black rain cloud: Looking and thinking outside the box

Where should we focus our attention while we try to solve problems? Recent research investigated the relationship between attentional deployment and problem solving by tracking eye movements and other indicators of attention. It appears that the best place to focus attention during problem solving is inward, away from external stimuli.

Source: Psychonomic Society News - October 8, 2015 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: news