Tag: mind

VerbCorner – A Window Into The Brain One Thought At A Time

By Melinda T. Hough, Jan 31, 2014

VerbCorner invites citizen scientists to answer fun questions about words and their meanings to eventually help train computers to understand language. SciStarter is shuffling science into the language department. Explore the science of words with these citizen science projects! Verb. Noun. Pronoun. Adjective. Adverb. Preposition. Conjunction. Interjection… If you’re anything like me, the sight of … Read more “VerbCorner – A Window Into The Brain One Thought At A Time”

Categories: Citizen Science, Computers & Technology, Gaming

Mind Control, Concentration, and Color – Understanding the Stroop Effect

By Melinda T. Hough, Oct 10, 2013

In a technologically savvy, hyper-caffeinated, on-the-go society, it can be nearly impossible to ignore distracting information. With flashing lights to deafening sounds, even our smartphones demand attention. How does the mind sort through these conflicting signals, allowing us to concentrate and process only the most important visual cues? Ignore That! was developed by Dr. Joshua … Read more “Mind Control, Concentration, and Color – Understanding the Stroop Effect”

Categories: Citizen Science, Gaming