An expert on the effects of video games on children has a clear opinion on the topic — the subject is too complicated to be categorized in black and white terms. Dr. Douglas Gentile, an associate professor of psychology at Iowa State University, argues that there’s a vast grey area when considering the multiple dimensions [...]
Have you ever noticed that many people with power seem to flaunt their presumed authority by being rude? A new study investigates this observation and discovers people with power seem to act the part by smiling less, interrupting others and speaking in a louder voice. Researchers determined that when people do not respect the basic [...]
Thinking about one’s own death seems to heighten our concern for others, according to a new study that looks at how our thinking about death affects how we live. In the study, led by doctoral student Laura E.R. Blackie and colleagues from the University of Essex, researchers had people either think about death in the [...]
Although most people find pleasure in eating and even have a difficult time refraining from foods they love, individuals suffering from anorexia nervosa often say that eating makes them feel more anxious. Instead, refusing to eat — something called food refusal – is what brings more pleasure. New research, published online in the journal International [...]
If your hand hurts, simply cross your arms; it will confuse the brain and reduce your pain intensity, according to scientists at University College London. Researchers believe this happens because of conflicting information between two of the brain’s maps: the one for your body and the one for external space. Since the left hand typically [...]
There is mounting literature that examines brain activation during tasks of working memory in individuals with neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injury. These studies represent a foundation for understanding the functional brain changes t...