Summary: This week, research teams from around the globe shared their remarkable findings from the field of neuroscience. Discoveries ranged from unraveling how Botox breaches neurons, to a study finding…
Tag: Psychology
In Decision Making Past Wins Shape Future Choices
Summary: Researchers established a model, termed “dynamic prospect theory,” which more accurately portrays human and monkey decision-making under uncertainty. In the study, 70 participants were asked to choose between two…
Child’s Play: Kids as Young as Six Consider Choices in Moral Judgments
Summary: Children as young as six factor in past choices when making moral judgments. Involving children aged four to nine, the study revealed that younger children’s judgments were mainly influenced…
Understanding Delusions of Control: How Schizophrenia Alters Perception of Action
Summary: A new study sheds light on the phenomenon of ‘delusions of control’, often experienced by schizophrenia patients. This condition, marked by the belief that one’s actions are controlled by…
The Neuroscience of Sharing: Personal Relevance of News Fuels Social Media Engagement
Summary: New research reveals people are more likely to share social media posts they find personally relevant or valuable to their relationships. The study found that prompting users to consider…
Group Support and Tapering Reduce Opioid Dependence in Chronic Pain Patients
Summary: A new treatment shows promising results in helping people stop long-term opioid use for managing chronic pain. The study revealed that an intervention program combining group support and individual…
Revisiting the Invisible Gorilla: Fast-Moving Unexpected Objects Capture Attention
Summary: A study challenges the long-held belief that our ability to spot unexpected objects is compromised when focused on a separate task. The team showed that individuals are surprisingly good…
Shared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders
Summary: Researchers discovered shared genetic underpinnings for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Employing advanced statistical modeling, the study revealed a complex interplay of genetic variants…
Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S
Summary: Walking is less popular and more perilous in the U.S. than in other countries, according to a new study. Comparing U.S. statistics to European counterparts like the U.K., Germany,…
