‘Psychology’ Neuroscience Articles
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]
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]
Project to Use Prison Research in Studying Neural Basis of Psychopathy
A leading University of Chicago researcher on empathy is launching a project to understand psychopathy by studying criminals in prisons. Jean Decety, the Irving B. Harris Professor in Psychology and Psychiatry, has received a $1.6 million grant from the National Institute [Read More]
Eat Today, Pay Tomorrow: Lean Women Think Ahead
Study reveals possible gender-specific influence of overeating on the brain. Being overweight is accompanied by changes in brain structure and behaviour. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Integrated Research and Treatment [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]
People Control Thoughts Better When They See Their Brain Activity
As humans face increasing distractions in their personal and professional lives, University of British Columbia researchers have discovered that people can gain greater control over their thoughts with real-time brain feedback. The study is the world’s first [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]
Could Training the Brain’ Help Children with Tourette Syndrome?
Children with Tourette syndrome could benefit from behavioural therapy to reduce their symptoms, according to a new brain imaging study. Researchers at The University of Nottingham discovered that the brains of children with Tourette syndrome (TS) develop in a unique way [Read More]
