Human Cognition: In the Digital Era

Organized into six sections, the book delves into key topics. Section I: Digital Detox and Cognitive Rejuvenation examines the importance of disconnecting from devices to restore mental health. Section II: Digital Exposure and Learning focuses on how screen exposure affects cognitive development, especially in children, and the cognitive challenges posed by online learning post-COVID. Section III: Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Adaptation investigates AI’s influence on decision-making, cognitive diversity, and errors in cybercrime. Section IV: Digital Interactions and Relationships explores online identity, parasocial relationships, and their impact on social cognition. Section V: Digital Marketing and Cognitive Automation analyzes the cognitive mechanisms behind consumer behavior in the digital economy. Section VI: Diverse Perspectives on Digital Engagement and Cognition highlights digital mental health interventions and smartphone usage effects on mindfulness in adolescents.

This book is designed for academician, researchers, policy makers, students, and anyone interested in the profound ways digital technology is shaping human thought and behavior. This book’s unique contribution lies in its ability to foster a deeper comprehension of the transformative power of the digital era on human cognition