Previous studies have manifested a strong relationship between socio-economic status (SES) and cognitive abilities in young children, however, the effects of SES on developed cognitive architecture remain less explored. The current study examined whether and how cognitive processing differs as a function of socioeconomic status in adults. The performance measured individuals from lower and higher SES (29.9 ± 8.2 years, Male = 81, Female = 19) on tests of working memory (Digit Span), visuo-spatial memory (visual retention and recognition) and executive functioning (Stroop test and Koh’s block test). Lower SES adults had significantly lower test scores on all the measures as compared to the higher SES adults. These findings suggest that lower SES individuals exhibit lower cognitive abilities as compared to the individuals associated with higher SES. The current findings append to the previous literature by demonstrating a significant interaction between SES and cognitive processing in adults.

Many countries including India are struggling with the Covid-19 emergency. India started an official nation-wide immunisation campaign before the outbreak of the second wave in March 2021. However, the acceptance of vaccines was shaped by several factors including risk perception. The current study aimed at investigating the perception and susceptibility to the risk of ongoing Covid-19 emergency, and intention to get vaccinated among the Indian population. The online study involved 308 participants from different regions across India. Results showed that intention to get vaccinated was positively correlated with perception of risk, pro-sociality, use of preventive behaviours, and trust in science and medical professionals. The study highlighted the psychological and demographic variables which can be useful to tailor public health outreach programs in future pandemics.