cognitive bias

Core Thinking Error Underlies Belief in Creationism and Conspiracy Theories

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2018

Researchers report teleological thinking, a single and powerful cognitive bias which entails the perception of final causes or an overriding purpose in natural events, is linked to two seemingly unconnected beliefs; conspiracy theories and creationism.... Read More...

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How the Brain Biases Beliefs

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2018

Researchers report the interaction between two regions of the prefrontal cortex may underlie our motivation to cling to a desirable notion about the future.... Read More...

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Is It Rational to Trust Your Gut Feelings?

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2018

Researchers report intuition is the result of information processing in the brain that results in prediction based on previous experience.... Read More...

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Full Moon Not to Blame for Hospital Admissions

Neuroscience NewsMarch 31, 2015

A new study illustrates how people can develop strong beliefs which do not align with reality.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

Neurology

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

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Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

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Core Thinking Error Underlies Belief in Creationism and Conspiracy Theories

How the Brain Biases Beliefs

Is It Rational to Trust Your Gut Feelings?

Full Moon Not to Blame for Hospital Admissions