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Different Theories on Consciousness and the Brain
In his novel At Last, Edward St Aubyn imagines a philosopher sitting among the guests at someone’s funeral.…
What Are Neurotransmitters and What Role Do They Play in Brain?
When reading about psychology it can often be a challenge to understand what all the different terms mean.…
How to Give Your Brain More Energy – And Why That’s the Secret to Super-Efficient Cognition
Have you ever wished that you could take a pill and immediately become smarter? If you’ve seen the…
The Neuroscience of Morality
As any good psychologist knows, there’s no abstract concept that is above a little analysis. And all of…
How Does Neuroplasticity Work?
For a long time it was believed that once we leave childhood, our brain will cease to change…
How to Strengthen and Quicken Your Central Nervous System
The central nervous system (CNS) is the main ‘control system’ for your body and various parts of your…
What Is Episodic Memory?
When you tell people you have a ‘bad memory’, that would seem to imply that there is only…
The Neurochemicals Affecting Your Relationships
Have you ever heard of oxytocin? Oxytocin is often called the ‘love hormone’ because it is a neurotransmitter…
Embodied Cognition – How We Think With Our Bodies
Embodied cognition is a theory from psychology and philosophy that changes the way we think about our inner…