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Research suggesting conscious control over brain region activation?
Has there been any research proving, disproving, or exploring the concept of conscious activation of specific brain regions?
To elaborate on this:
I've read that performing processing tasks causes ...
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How do graphic objects in data visualisation facilitate ease of interpretation?
Background: I vaguely remember reading in a book (I think it may have been Nudge - Thaler and Sunstein) about the advantages of using graphics for visualising data, such as a smiley face, or traffic ...
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What is the mechanism explaining the effect of a positive attitude on immune system functioning?
It seems likely that a positive attitude can speed up the healing process. but I can't decide by what mechanism it would operate by.
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Does having a positive attitude improve immune system ...
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What is the correlation between feeling superior and well-being?
I have noticed in myself and others, when people perceive themselves as "better off" than the majority of others (e.g., smarter, better looking, higher social status, better brain function, more ...
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Does having a sense of purpose increase longevity?
There is evidence that people who retire early tend to die earlier than people who do not. One interpretation of this finding is that having a sense of purpose improves psychological health and that ...
