11/04/1910
However, if the tone of the talks is competitive does not have cognitive benefits
conversation with other people on friendly terms can improve brain function and our ability to resolve problems, according to a new study from the University of Michigan (USA) published in the journal Personality and Social Psychological Science. However, if the tone of the talks is competitive does not have cognitive benefits.
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In reaching this conclusion, researchers examined the impact of brief episodes of social contact on a key component of brain activity, executive function, the process by which we can plan, anticipate and develop strategies, judgments and reasoning. This includes cognitive function of working memory, self-control, the ability to focus and eliminate distractions, and solving complex problems. The study showed that participation in short conversations, about ten minutes, in which participants were invited to meet another person, stimulating these processes. But when the subject spoke with a competitive tone, results in performing cognitive tasks did not improve.
"We this is because in certain social interactions people try to read the thoughts of others and understand their perspectives on problems or situations, "said psychologist Oscar Ybarra, head of the study, which says its research shows that there is strong "connection between social intelligence and general intelligence." In previous research, Ybarra had found that social interaction produces a short-term stimulus to the executive function that is comparable to some mind games and solving crosswords.
In the new research reveals certain tips to certain types of intellectual tasks. For example, a friendly conversation with a colleague before a big exam or presentation can be a good strategy to get best results. But we must also take into account that in a competitive environment, without warning, a simple talk can "undermine our cognitive flexibility and our focus," said Ybarra.
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