Slower transitions between control states lead to reductions in cognitive flexibility over the lifespan
Ivan Grahek, Xiamin Leng, Alexander Fengler, Amitai Shenhav
This study shows that slower transitions between cognitive control states in older adults reduce cognitive flexibility, despite preserved ability to reach target states when given sufficient time.
bioRxiv · Aug 27, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition