FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 15, 2016·7 min readIncreasing Confidence and Reducing Fear By Analyzing Brain WavesResearchers have developed a new technique they believe could help people build confidence and overcome fears.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 28, 2019·4 min readBlind bags: how toy makers are making a fortune with child gamblingThe popularity of blind bag collectible toys is rapidly growing among children. Researchers report blind bags tap into the same psychological mechanisms that ultimately result in gambling addiction, namely intermittent reinforcement.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·February 28, 2020·3 min readHow sound and visual effects on slot machines increase the allure of gamblingPeople prefer to play virtual slot machines that provide casino-related cues, such as the sound of coins dropping or symbols of dollar signs. Cues associated with money and winning makes virtual slot machines more attractive and bigger wins more memorable.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 5, 2021·4 min readHigh Levels of Gambling Linked to 37% Increase in MortalityGambling has previously been linked to addictive behaviors and financial loss. Now, researchers report high levels of gambling can increase mortality rates by 37%.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 14, 2023·3 min readLearning Behavior Differs Between OCD and Problem GamblingWhen the reward is less than expected, people with OCD exhibit lower-than-normal learning rates. Conversely, those with gambling addictions exhibit boosted and blunted patterns of learning when the rewards are higher and lower than expected.Read More
