Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual reality could help make therapy easier
If you find opening up to a therapist too daunting, new research shows you're not alone—and you might soon have a new option.
Jan 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nonverbal social interactions, even with unfriendly avatars, boost cooperation
Scientists used animated humanoid avatars to study how nonverbal cues influence people's behavior. Reported in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, the research offers insight into the brain mechanisms that drive social ...
Nov 30, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Avatars may help elicit embarrassing information
People would rather give information to other people, although an anonymous avatar might be preferred if the information being shared is embarrassing, University of Otago research has found.
Sep 6, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Virtual reality health appointments can help patients address eating disorders
Research from the University of Kent, the Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies—RISE Ltd and the University of Cyprus has revealed that Virtual Reality (VR) technology can have significant ...
Oct 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Better apps might improve health, study finds
Ever wondered why after a while you got tired of using that weight loss or meditation app on your phone? For Max Birk, a University of Saskatchewan recent Ph.D. graduate, the answer could be that you need a customizable avatar ...
Aug 5, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using virtual reality could make you a better person in real life
If you've ever participated in a virtual reality (VR) experience, you might have found yourself navigating the virtual world as an avatar. If you haven't, you probably recognise the experience from its portrayal in film and ...
Jul 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
3-D technology might improve body appreciation for young women
3-D technology has transformed movies and medical imaging, and now it might be able to help young women better appreciate their bodies.
Jun 19, 2019
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Medical research
Stress management: Virtual support by "human" avatars works just as well as face-to-face support
If people facing an acute stress situation receive social support from a "human" avatar, behind which there is (or is at least perceived to be) a real person, this works just as well as social support from a real person. ...
Mar 4, 2019
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Health
Consequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits
Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people's mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors may be more effective. The ...
Oct 29, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection
Diagnosis of dementia is made via cognitive function tests such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and medical imaging systems at hospitals, a fairly large system for the purpose. As the population ages, an increasing ...
Sep 13, 2018
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