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UrduMarch 26, 2020 – The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) will be holding its 27th annual meeting as a virtual conference, May 2-5, 2020. The Society decided to transition to a virtual platform for the meeting, which was originally scheduled to…
Tag: PERCEPTION/AWARENESS
Survey finds physicians struggle to communicate positive thyroid cancer prognosis
WASHINGTON–Despite excellent prognosis with most thyroid cancers, many newly diagnosed patients have cancer-related worry, and physicians vary in their responses to patients’ worry, according to new research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication…
Police officers’ views before and after Ferguson counter accuracy of Ferguson effect
The Ferguson Effect is the idea that increased public criticism and distrust of police following the 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, lowered police moral, which caused officers to withdraw from proactive policing and boosted the crime rate…
The 27th Annual Cognitive Neuroscience Society Conference to take place virtually
March 26, 2020 – The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) will be holding its 27th annual meeting as a virtual conference, May 2-5, 2020. The Society decided to transition to a virtual platform for the meeting, which was originally scheduled to…
Survey finds physicians struggle to communicate positive thyroid cancer prognosis
WASHINGTON–Despite excellent prognosis with most thyroid cancers, many newly diagnosed patients have cancer-related worry, and physicians vary in their responses to patients’ worry, according to new research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication…
Increases in self-reported mental health issues, service use in Ontario
The number of people diagnosed with psychiatric disorders in Ontario remained stable between 2002 and 2014, but the number of people self-reporting mental health issues and using mental health services has increased, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…
The placebo effect and psychedelic drugs: tripping on nothing?
The placebo effect in psychedelic drug studies may be stronger than previously believed
How we perceive close relationships with others determines our willingness to share food
LAWRENCE — In the midst of a global pandemic, a lot of people rightly will be reluctant to offer food from their plate to another person, or accept such an offer due to the fear of contamination. But for people…
New research sheds light on potentially negative effects of cannabis
Coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a recent study by Washington State University researchers. The researchers surveyed more than 1,500 college students on the type and frequency of adverse…
I won’t have what he’s having: The brain and socially motivated behavior
Researchers at the National Institutes of Natural Sciences in Okazaki, Japan find brain cells that are responsible for socially based changes in what monkeys want
Why life can get better as we age — study
People say life gets better with age. Now research suggests this may be because older people have the wisdom and time to use mindfulness as a means to improve wellbeing.
How well do you know the back of your hand, really?
York University researchers find our perception of hands’ dimensions is inaccurate
But you don’t look sick? How broad categories like autoimmune impact patient experience
When your disease is hard to name and doesn’t have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand that you are sick
‘Feeling obligated’ can impact relationships during social distancing
EAST LANSING, Mich. – In a time where many are practicing “social distancing” from the outside world, people are relying on their immediate social circles more than usual. Does a sense of obligation – from checking on parents to running…
Where you live may influence your baby’s behavior
Infants from rural families tend to display negative emotions such as anger and frustration more frequently than their urban counterparts, according to a recent study in the Journal of Community Psychology . Babies born in big cities, on the other…
Scientists can see the bias in your brain
Brain waves indicate how you will respond to your bias — even before you have a choice to make
Robots popular with older adults
Psychologists at the University of Jena (Germany) study relationships between humans and machines
Paul R. Sackett recognized with SIOP’s prestigious Dunnette Prize
Paul R. Sackett, PhD has been recognized with the Dunnette Prize from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). The prestigious career achievement award honors work advancing the understanding the role of individual differences in human behavior and performance.…
Older children’s brains respond differently to rewarding vs. negative experiences late in day
This may help explain why they are more likely to engage in risky behavior at night
Study reveals a delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brain
Imagine you’re at work: you’re focused on a task when suddenly your mind starts to wander to thoughts of the weekend–that is, until you catch your boss walking by out of the corner of your eye. This back and forth…
Music intervention and mindfulness reduces the effect of mental fatigue
A new study shows that an on-the-spot music-intervention (binaural beats) and 4 weeks of daily mindfulness training delivered through the HEADSPACE mindfulness app reduces the effect of mental fatigue
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Our brains make our lives easier by predicting what will happen next based on previous experiences. But what happens when those predictive powers don’t work like they should? Autism spectrum disorder and other neurological disorders involve…
Mapping movement
Researchers investigate neural mechanisms that coordinate complex motor sequences in fruit flies
Researchers to study COVID-19-related discrimination against Chinese Americans
Their RAPID grant is one of the first NSF awards addressing the outbreak
Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Our brains make our lives easier by predicting what will happen next based on previous experiences. But what happens when those predictive powers don’t work like they should? Autism spectrum disorder and other neurological disorders involve…
Mapping movement
Researchers investigate neural mechanisms that coordinate complex motor sequences in fruit flies
Researchers to study COVID-19-related discrimination against Chinese Americans
Their RAPID grant is one of the first NSF awards addressing the outbreak
Researchers study role culture plays in feeling sick
(San Antonio, TX — March 2, 2020) The physical and mental sensations we associate with feeling sick are a natural biological response to inflammation within the body. However, the strength and severity of these sensations go beyond biology and may…
Researchers study role culture plays in feeling sick
(San Antonio, TX — March 2, 2020) The physical and mental sensations we associate with feeling sick are a natural biological response to inflammation within the body. However, the strength and severity of these sensations go beyond biology and may…
Earliest look at newborns’ visual cortex reveals the minds babies start with
Within hours of birth, a baby’s gaze is drawn to faces. Now, brain scans of newborns reveal the neurobiology underlying this behavior, showing that as young as six days old a baby’s brain appears hardwired for the specialized tasks of…
Earliest look at newborns’ visual cortex reveals the minds babies start with
Within hours of birth, a baby’s gaze is drawn to faces. Now, brain scans of newborns reveal the neurobiology underlying this behavior, showing that as young as six days old a baby’s brain appears hardwired for the specialized tasks of…
How sound and visual effects on slot machines increase the allure of gambling
The sights and sounds of winning on a slot machine may increase your desire to play–and your memories of winning big, according to new research by University of Alberta scientists.
Do girls read better than boys? If so, gender stereotypes may be to blame
A new longitudinal study of fifth and sixth graders in Germany examined the relation between classmates’ gender stereotypes and individual students’ reading outcomes to shed light on how these stereotypes contribute to the gender gap in reading. The study concluded…
Do girls read better than boys? If so, gender stereotypes may be to blame
A new longitudinal study of fifth and sixth graders in Germany examined the relation between classmates’ gender stereotypes and individual students’ reading outcomes to shed light on how these stereotypes contribute to the gender gap in reading. The study concluded…
Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline, research finds
Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to promising new research
Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline, research finds
Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to promising new research
What makes an Airbnb host look trustworthy?
Hebrew University researchers crack the code
How your romantic attachment style affects your finances, well-being
Everyone approaches romantic relationships differently. On one end of the spectrum are people who crave closeness so much, they may come across as “clingy.” On the other end are those who value their independence so deeply that they avoid getting…
Cynicism and disrespect: A vicious cycle
Psychologists prove a reciprocal relationship between disrespectful treatment and cynical beliefs about human nature
UTSA finds the best method to teach children augmented reality
(San Antonio, TX — Feb. 25, 2020) Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) identified the best approach to help children operate Augmented Reality (AR). According to UTSA computer science experts, a major barrier into wider adoption…
Can 360 video experiences benefit affect?
New Rochelle, NY, February 25, 2020–A new study has shown that experiencing personalized experiences in a virtual reality setting can improve affect among university students. The study, which also showed that the use of personalized 360 video experiences is feasible…
What makes an Airbnb host look trustworthy?
Hebrew University researchers crack the code
How your romantic attachment style affects your finances, well-being
Everyone approaches romantic relationships differently. On one end of the spectrum are people who crave closeness so much, they may come across as “clingy.” On the other end are those who value their independence so deeply that they avoid getting…
Cynicism and disrespect: A vicious cycle
Psychologists prove a reciprocal relationship between disrespectful treatment and cynical beliefs about human nature
Babies from bilingual homes switch attention faster
Study finds potential advantage from hearing, not just speaking, a second language
UTSA finds the best method to teach children augmented reality
(San Antonio, TX — Feb. 25, 2020) Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) identified the best approach to help children operate Augmented Reality (AR). According to UTSA computer science experts, a major barrier into wider adoption…
Can 360 video experiences benefit affect?
New Rochelle, NY, February 25, 2020–A new study has shown that experiencing personalized experiences in a virtual reality setting can improve affect among university students. The study, which also showed that the use of personalized 360 video experiences is feasible…
Engaging with schizophrenia — experts argue for new approaches to treatment
A better understanding of the lived experience of people with schizophrenia would enable clinicians to help patients live with their condition, alongside treating symptoms with medication and psychotherapy, say experts at the University of Birmingham. According to researchers at the…
The practice of meditation leaves marks in the brain
Researchers at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca have shown that transcendental meditation is associated with the reduction of perceived stress and with specific cerebral changes
When parents should worry about teen girls’ selfies
A study of teenage girls’ selfie-taking behaviors found that taking and sharing selfies on social media is not linked to poor body image or appearance concerns. However, when adolescent girls spend too much time agonizing over which photo of themselves…