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Rest is a key part of life
United Press International: The lost art of introspection — even daydreaming — may be an increasingly valuable but elusive part of life, U.S. researchers said. Psychological scientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a professor of the University
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New Research From Psychological Science
Read about new research using electrophysiological recording methods recently published in Psychological Science. Electrophysiological Examination of Embodiment in Vision and Action Jeremy Goslin, Thomas Dixon, Martin H. Fischer, Angelo Cangelosi, and Rob Ellis This study examined
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New Directions in Brain Training: Effectiveness, Methodology, and Application of Cognitive Interventions
Workshop Announcement: “New directions in brain training – Effectiveness, methodology, and application of cognitive interventions” Berlin, Germany October 11-13, 2012 The aim of this workshop is to bring together experts and young scientists from different
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Inside the Brains of Bieber Fans
The Wall Street Journal: The symptoms include uncontrollable screaming, swooning and spending hours on Twitter and Facebook. It primarily affects preteen and teen girls, yet it is highly contagious and can infect mothers, too. In
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The Science of Illusion
The New York Times: PINCH a coin at its edge between the thumb and first fingers of your right hand and begin to place it in your left palm, without letting go. Begin to close
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Brain Games May Curb Risky Impulses
LiveScience: Certain brain training exercises could make people less impulsive, and in turn, cut down on risky behaviors, a new study suggests. The “training” involves engaging in a task that requires people to inhibit their
