Posts Tagged ‘Psychology’
Helping Your Fellow Rat: Rodents Show Empathy-Driven Behavior
Rats free trapped companions, even when given choice of chocolate instead The first evidence of empathy-driven helping behavior in rodents has been observed in laboratory rats that repeatedly free companions from a restraint, according to a new study by University of [Read More]
Look at That! Ravens Use Gestures, Too
Ravens gesture with their beaks to point out objects to each other Pointing and holding up objects in order to attract attention has so far only been observed in humans and our closest living relatives, the great apes. Simone Pika from the Max Planck Institute for [Read More]
Attention and Awareness Uncoupled
Brain imaging experiments uncouple two apparently intimately connected mental processes In everyday life, attention and awareness appear tightly interwoven. Attending to the scissors on the right side of your desk, you become aware of their attributes, for example the red [Read More]
Autism Linked with Excess of Neurons in Prefrontal Cortex
A study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego Autism Center of Excellence shows that brain overgrowth in boys with autism involves an abnormal, excess number of neurons in areas of the brain associated with social, communication and cognitive [Read More]
CNS Leaders’ Forum 2011
The Phacilitate CNS Leaders’ Forum is an event designed for senior R&D and business executives driving the development, registration and launch of novel neurology, neuropsychology and pain drugs. Last year’s inaugural event was acclaimed by attendees as a milestone [Read More]
Reduced Recognition of Fear and Sadness in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD impairs ability to recognize emotions from facial expressions. Facial expressions convey strong cues for someone’s emotional state and the ability to interpret these cues is crucial in social interaction. This ability is known to be compromised in many [Read More]
How the Bilingual Brain Copes with Aging
As brain power decreases, older adults find new ways to compute language Older bilingual adults compensate for age-related declines in brainpower by developing new strategies to process language, according to a recent study published in the journal Aging, Neuropsychology, [Read More]
Drinking Energy Beverages Mixed with Alcohol May Be Riskier Than Drinking Alcohol Alone
A new laboratory study compares the effects of alcohol alone versus alcohol mixed with an energy drink on a cognitive task, as well as participants’ reports of feelings of intoxication. Results show that energy drinks can enhance the feeling of stimulation that occurs [Read More]
Weight Loss Improves Memory
John Gunstad, an associate professor in Kent State University’s Department of Psychology, and a team of researchers have discovered a link between weight loss and improved memory and concentration. The study shows that bariatric surgery patients exhibited improved [Read More]
Antidepressants Linked to Thicker Arteries
Antidepressant use has been linked to thicker arteries, possibly contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, in a study of twin veterans. The data is being presented Tuesday, April 5 at the American College of Cardiology meeting in New Orleans. Depression can [Read More]
