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·September 26, 2017·5 min read

In Plain Sight: Study Compares Performance of Humans Versus Neural Networks in Visual Searches

Researchers report humans often miss objects in plain sight, especially if the size is inconsistent with the rest of the scene.

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·August 12, 2017·5 min read

Taboo Words’ Impact Mediated by Context, Listeners’ Likelihood of Being Offended

According to an Acta Psychologica study, context and an individual's likelihood of being offended influence how profanity effects attention.

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Featured Psychology

·June 13, 2017·2 min read

Visual Retraining Program to Help People With Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A new study is aiming to help those with body dysmorphia disorder with the help of a unique visual retraining program.

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·January 25, 2017·6 min read

Fixating on Faces: Face Cell Activation Depends on Where You Are Paying Attention

Study could shed light on the mechanisms behind social cognitive defects associated with autism.

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·November 18, 2016·5 min read

Toddlers With Autism Don’t Avoid Eye Contact, But Do Miss Its Significance

A new study reports young children with autism don't avoid eye contact on purposes, but do miss the significance of the social information in others' eyes.

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Featured Psychology

·November 3, 2016·3 min read

Pupil Response to Negative Facial Expressions Predicts Depression Relapse Risk

Researchers report pupil dilation in reaction to negative facial expressions could predict a risk for relapse in those with depression.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 30, 2016·5 min read

How a Fluctuating Brain Network May Make Us Better Thinkers

Researchers suggest understanding fluctuations in brain networks may reveal how some people are able to learn new tasks more quickly.

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·September 15, 2016·5 min read

Brain Sensing Technology Allows Monkeys to Type at a Rate of 12 Words Per Minute

Researchers have developed new technology that reads signals directly from the brain that could pave the way for people with movement disorders to communicate.