Switching between two concurrent tasks is an important ability of the mind. In a series of two
experiments, we explored the role of activation (arousal and subjective significance) and …

Decision makers often prefer safe wins over risky gambles, even if the latter promise higher
payoffs than the former. One mechanism that explains this choice pattern is the certainty …

When a movement triggers effects with incompatible features, conflict between action and
effect features creates costs for action planning and initiation. We investigated whether such …

It has been demonstrated that exposure to music with prosocial lyrics can increase the
accessibility of prosocial thoughts, leading to greater empathy and fostering helping …

Task-switch costs are affected by the pairings of stimulus and response modalities. For
example, switch costs are reduced when switching between visual-manual and auditory …