(Science Daily) Have you ever played with a baby and felt a sense of connection, even though they couldn’t yet talk to you? New research suggests that you might quite literally be “on the same wavelength,” experiencing similar brain activity in the same brain regions.
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The Phenomenon of Influencers in Social Networks
(Exploring Your Mind) The phenomenon of influencers in marketing is a viral sensation for consumers and businesses. The former prefer to place their trust in a person who inspires confidence and gives them arguments to buy a product even if they don’t know them personally.
Study: Ooh là là! Music Evokes 13 Key Emotions. Scientists Have Mapped Them
(Neuroscience News) The “Star-Spangled Banner” stirs pride. Ed Sheeran’s “The Shape of You” sparks joy. And “ooh là là!” best sums up the seductive power of George Michael’s “Careless Whispers.”
Study: Severe Childhood Deprivation Has Longstanding Impacts on Brain Size in Adulthood
(Science Daily) Researchers from King’s College London have shown that the brains of young adult Romanian adoptees who were institutionalised as children are around 8.6% smaller than the brains of English adoptees who have not suffered this form of deprivation.
Why Being More Assertive is the Key to a Good Life — The Rathus Assertiveness Schedule | Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) Assertiveness is a great human quality, but how assertive are you? You can measure this through the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule.
The Amazing Benefits of Reading While Traveling
(Exploring Your Mind) Although not everyone can concentrate on long journeys, reading while traveling is a great way to make the most of your time and boost your brain health and cognitive processes.
What Are Neuromyths? Good Science, Bad Interpretation | Psychology
(Justin Deschamps) As someone who’s been involved in science all my life, I can tell you that there’s a lot of room for misinterpretation.
How to Teach Children Gratitude | Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) It takes time to teach children gratitude. The process has to follow their natural biological development so they can enjoy this wonderful virtue.
Science Says Silence Is Vital For Our Brains
(Joe Martino) If you’re the average person, you wake up to the sound of an alarm. That alarm sends you to the bathroom where you quickly get yourself ready for your workday. If you have the time, you might eat something before jumping into your car to listen to music or the radio while you sit in traffic on your way to work.
Science: Social Anxiety and Telomere Link Established — Your Unchecked Anxiety is Killing Your Cells
(Justin Deschamps) The following article shows several studies and advances in scientific understanding that suggest prolonged and unchecked anxiety can lead to declines in overall health. What the article doesn’t make clear is how to contend with this, which I will briefly do now.
A Short History: The Emotional and Intellectual Plague of Suppressed Authenticity (Abandoned Inner Child)… with a Happy Ending
(Justin Deschamps) Do you feel allowed… to freely feel? Can you really let the true you come to the surface without causing damage to your job, your relationship, or your social network?
How the Brain Can Create Sound Information via Lip-Reading
(Science Daily) Brain activity synchronizes with sound waves, even without audible sound, through lip-reading, according to new research published in JNeurosci.
Psychophysiological Disorders and Stress
(Exploring Your Mind) The genesis of psychosomatic disorders happens during sustained stressful situations. In this regard, sustained tension can affect several body systems. Continue reading to find out more about the connection between psychophysiological disorders and stress.
The Absence of Problems Doesn’t Guarantee Happiness
(Exploring Your Mind) Being happy doesn’t depend on having a problem-free life. However, it does depend on how you choose to think about what happens to you. Do you see threats or challenges? Mistakes or learning opportunities?
Power Struggles in Personal Relationships
(Exploring Your Mind) In relationships, both partners need to have power. You need to make decisions and, many times, people won’t share the same needs, preferences, or desires. In cases like these, power struggles manifest themselves.