FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2019·4 min read‘Imagine…’ Our attitudes can change solely by the power of imaginationOur attitudes can be influenced by both our imagination and experiences. The ventromedial prefrontal cortex plays a key role by binding together information based on existing knowledge and constructing imaginary events to help shape our attitudes of a situation.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 7, 2019·4 min readImplicit Attitudes Can Change Over the Long TermAccording to a new study, our attitudes toward specific social groups become less bias over time and as we age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2018·4 min readConfronting ‘Yucky’ Attitudes About Genetically Engineered FoodsResearchers hope to expose the gap between advocates of GMOs and opponents.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 10, 2018·4 min readIn Gut We Trust When It Comes to ChoicesResearchers say decisions which recruit intuition, or gut feelings, are seen as a reflection of the true self.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 4, 2018·5 min readBehavioral Strategies More Effective Than Persuasion When Promoting VaccinationsResearchers say vaccination campaigns focused on persuasion may not be effective. The study reports interventions focused on shaping patients' and parents' behavior may be more effective in promoting vaccinations.Read More
