News tagged with metaphor

Pinball as a model for dealing with grief

The process of grieving can be compared to the workings of a pinball machine, where mourners' movement between different stages of grief such as shock and depression may be unpredictable, according to authors writing in September's ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Sep 14, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Probing Question: What is mindfulness?

Ancient wisdom tells us to "stop and smell the roses" and to "live for the moment." Given our busy lives, it's no surprise that this advice is often easier said than done. Many of us multitask not only our ...

Psychology & Psychiatry May 21, 2012 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Hearing metaphors activates brain regions involved in sensory experience

When a friend tells you she had a rough day, do you feel sandpaper under your fingers? The brain may be replaying sensory experiences to help understand common metaphors, new research suggests.

Neuroscience Feb 03, 2012 | 5 / 5 (4) | 5 |

Got creative block? Get out of your office and go for a walk

(Medical Xpress) -- The next time you're in need of creative inspiration, try thinking outside the box—or cubicle.

Psychology & Psychiatry Jan 31, 2012 | 4.8 / 5 (5) | 4 |

To 'think outside the box', think outside the box

(Medical Xpress) -- Want to think outside the box? Try actually thinking outside of a box. In a study to be published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry Jan 19, 2012 | 3.5 / 5 (4) | 2 |