Trauma-related Brain Activity causes Distinct Brain Activity
The recall of memories, particularly traumatic ones, is a complex process involving multiple brain regions. When a person recalls a traumatic event, specific patterns of…
Psychology
Fruit Flies reveal how our Brains make Reward-based Judgments
New research finds fruit flies make decisions based on their expectations about the likelihood of a reward and pinpoints the site in the fly brain…
Researchers describe how the Brain Encodes Lottery Numbers
Neuroscientists have uncovered a key brain area in rats that encodes the value of economic choices when faced with the uncertainty of a lottery. This…
What makes Sustainable Consumption so Challenging?
When it comes to self-discipline, psychological research traditionally focuses on individual responsibility. Some researchers believe this is too short-sighted. Self-discipline doesn’t work without effective regulation.…
Discrimination during Pregnancy can have an impact on an Infant’s Brain Circuitry
Discrimination and acculturation are known to have a negative impact on a person’s health. According to a new study from Yale and Columbia University, these…
What happens in your Brain while you Daydream?
Brain activity in mice during peaceful waking implies the animals are fantasizing about a recent vision. Daydreaming about a recently seen image predicted how the…
Conscientious People are less likely to be Diagnosed with Dementia
According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and Northwestern University, people with conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect are…
Adults who have ADHD are more likely to get Dementia
According to a Rutgers study, persons with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are roughly three times as likely to acquire dementia than adults without ADHD. Michal Schnaider…
AI could help in the Diagnosis of ADHD in Teenagers
Researchers discovered substantial abnormalities in nine brain white matter tracts in individuals with ADHD after using artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate specialized brain MRI scans…
Board Games help Young Children Improve their Math Skills
Board games need a variety of mathematical principles, including counting, addition, subtraction, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. According to a comprehensive analysis of research published on…
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