cognitive ability

The positive effect of bilingualism may be particularly beneficial for kids who grow up in low-income households, an environment that usually has negative effects on cognitive performance.

A new study finds that cognitive functioning of women is affected by gender-role attitudes within their country.

Cognitive abilities peak at varying ages, say researchers from MIT and Harvard.

Turns out no one is immune to being prejudiced. New research suggests that people of higher and lower cognitive ability are equally inclined, but direct their prejudice towards different social groups.