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Neuroscience

Analyzing brain patterns may help scientists increase people's confidence, reduce fear

A new technique of analyzing brain patterns appears to help people overcome fear and build self-confidence.

Dec 15, 2016

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Neuroscience

Arousal exerts an unconscious influence on what we see

A new study from UCL researchers finds that subtle, unconscious increases in arousal - indicated by a faster heartbeat and dilated pupils - shape our confidence for visual experiences.

Oct 25, 2016

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Neuroscience

In gauging and correcting errors, brain plays confidence game, new research shows

The confidence in our decision-making serves to both gauge errors and to revise our approach, New York University neuroscientists have found. Their study offers insights into the hierarchical nature of how we make choices ...

Jul 19, 2016

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Neuroscience

Our brain uses statistics to calculate confidence, make decisions

The directions, which came via cell phone, were a little garbled, but as you understood them: "Turn left at the 3rd light and go straight; the restaurant will be on your right side." Ten minutes ago you made the turn. Still ...

May 4, 2016

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Confidence counts: Accuracy of eyewitness IDs increases with degree of certainty

When it comes to accurately identifying a criminal suspect, it makes a difference how sure an eyewitness is, finds a study led by a memory expert at the University of California, San Diego. The American justice system should ...

Dec 21, 2015

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Neuroscience

Been there? Done that? If you are sure, thank your 'memory cells'

The witness on the stand says he saw the accused at the scene of the crime. Is he sure? How sure? The jury's verdict could hinge on that level of certainty.

Jun 9, 2015

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Neuroscience

Certainty in our choices often a matter of time, study finds

When faced with making choices, but lack sufficient evidence to guarantee success, our brain uses elapsed time as a proxy for task difficulty to calculate how confident we should be, a team of neuroscientists has found. Their ...

Dec 17, 2014

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Neuroscience

Scientists uncover the neural basis of confidence in the rat brain

Life is a series of decisions, ranging from the mundane to the monumental. And each decision is a gamble, carrying with it the chance to second-guess. Did I make the right turn at that light? Did I choose the right college? ...

Sep 18, 2014

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Psychology & Psychiatry

The brain system that stops worriers just going with the flow

(Medical Xpress)—Chronic worriers are more likely to use analytical thought processes when making decisions rather than relying on 'gut instincts', according to a new University of Sussex study published this week.

Aug 29, 2013

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