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Trends Cogn Sci December 2016 PMID 27863886

Cognitive Control As a Double-Edged Sword.

Tarek Amer, Karen L Campbell, Lynn Hasher

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Discussions include reflections on the dual nature of cognitive control, such as one comment noting its benefits and drawbacks in daily life. The tone is generally neutral or mildly interested, with some references to broader concepts like human nature and moral dilemmas, which influence the moderate interest and impact scores.

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The discussions show mixed reactions, with some recognizing the nuanced nature of cognitive control's effects, but none strongly oppose the article's findings.

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There is some curiosity about how cognitive control influences various aspects of behavior, but overall interest remains moderate.

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Most comments are brief reflections or references, indicating moderate engagement without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at the article's relevance, especially in understanding everyday decision-making, but they do not suggest a widespread transformative impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Cognitive control helps us focus on relevant tasks and improves performance in many laboratory-based activities, but it isn't always beneficial in everyday situations.
  • Reducing cognitive control can actually enhance performance for both older adults and sometimes younger adults, especially in tasks like learning new information or solving creative problems.
  • Overall, cognitive control acts as a double-edged sword, being helpful for some tasks when fully engaged but possibly hindering performance in others when less engaged.
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人間、加齢とともに身体的機能と並んで、認知機能もだらしなくなるのは確かだが、逆に型破りの創造性が向上する可能性もある（ワシは全滅だｗ） なので良い子のみなさん、年寄りはダイジにしたほうが統計的にはお得だと思うよｗ Cognitive Control As a Double-Edged Sword https://t.co/2ZXw695dnN

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参考文献 3️⃣Cognitive Control As a Double-Edged Sword 諸刃の剣としての認知コントロール https://t.co/8dmx937V8z

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Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains. https://t.co/sX5OXEhtfu

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睡眠良くしたければケトジェニック！(低糖質＆高脂質）｜小林充典｜日本睡眠学会歯科専門医
@tolucky39 · X

参考文献 3️⃣Cognitive Control As a Double-Edged Sword 諸刃の剣としての認知コントロール https://t.co/8dmx937V8z

Jul 9, 2023 · 1,092 followers View post →
Hiroki Saito
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https://t.co/shdM2iu043

Nov 19, 2022 · 246 followers View post →
squiddypus
@squiddypus · X

Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains. https://t.co/sX5OXEhtfu

Jun 23, 2021 · 649 followers View post →
fusion
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人間、加齢とともに身体的機能と並んで、認知機能もだらしなくなるのは確かだが、逆に型破りの創造性が向上する可能性もある（ワシは全滅だｗ） なので良い子のみなさん、年寄りはダイジにしたほうが統計的にはお得だと思うよｗ Cognitive Control As a Double-Edged Sword https://t.co/2ZXw695dnN

May 22, 2020 · 2,423 followers View post →