psychology
Common drugs affect decisions to harm oneself and others
Posted in Science on 5th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller
Healthy people given citalopram were willing to pay almost twice as much to prevent harm to themselves or others.
Consciousness has less control than believed, according to new theory
Posted in Science on 25th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Consciousness is far less powerful than people believe, serving as a passive conduit rather than exerting control, according to a new theory.
Self-awareness not unique to mankind
Posted in Science on 17th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
A study has found that humans and other animals capable of mentally simulating environments require at least a primitive sense of self.
When the Color We See Isnt the Color We Remember
Posted in Science on 4th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
People can distinguish between millions of colors, but have trouble remembering specific shades because our brains store what weve seen as one of just a few basic hues.
Autistic brain is hyper-functional; needs predictable, paced environments
Posted in Science on 4th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have completed a study that turns the traditional view of autism completely around.