New study shows how the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior
Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal—foraging for and finding food.
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Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal—foraging for and finding food.
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Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Onyoo Yoo from Konkuk ...
Mar 13, 2024
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Recent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences.
Mar 12, 2024
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We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don't need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate them virtually so you can have conversations and find out how they're feeling.
Mar 16, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Toronto have confirmed what many have long suspected: Using X (formerly known as Twitter) takes a toll on our well-being—although the social media platform itself isn't entirely to blame.
Mar 14, 2024
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Cancer patients who received specialized mental health support as part of their treatment plan were more likely to see improvements in their quality of life and reductions in pain, depression and fatigue, according to a study ...
Mar 12, 2024
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It's always darkest before the dawn for many people, and now, a University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health study has looked into the science of waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
Mar 12, 2024
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Most babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a year and half old. This kind of self-recognition is an important developmental milestone, and now scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have ...
Mar 12, 2024
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People living in the North of England and in coastal areas are more likely to die from "Deaths of Despair," according to new University of Manchester led research.
Mar 15, 2024
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Our nervous systems are naturally wired to sense fear. Whether prompted by the eerie noises we hear alone in the dark or the approaching growl of a threatening animal, our fear response is a survival mechanism that tells ...
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