Slow breathing can influence brain activity and decision behavior

A new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam–Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin ...

Your Brain’s ‘Dark Matter’ Could Rewrite What We Know About Your Consciousness, Behavior, and Decision-Making

Kevin Guttenplan, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), says astrocytes are like the “dark ...
Science Daily

Hunger hormones impact decision-making brain area to drive behavior

A hunger hormone produced in the gut can directly impact a decision-making part of the brain in order to drive an animal's behavior, finds a new study. A hunger hormone produced in the gut can ...
Forbes

The Evolution Of Decision-Making In The Digital Age

In today’s digital world, how we decide what to buy, read or watch has radically changed. What once involved careful consideration is now driven by speed and instant gratification. With constant ...

Psychology suggests people who keep their shoes lined up by the door aren’t rigid: They’re making the first decision of the day easier, because small sources of friction ...

Neatly arranged shoes by the door are more about reducing daily effort than just order. Psychology shows these habits create ...
eLife

Linear and categorical coding units in the mouse gustatory cortex drive population dynamics and behavior in taste decision-making

Linear or categorical activity from neurons in the gustatory cortex is necessary for network dynamics and performance.
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8 personality traits revealed by making pros-and-cons lists, according to a psychologist

Although there are lots of benefits, these lists can lead to analysis paralysis.

Psychology says people who keep adding items to cart to buy during a sale aren't impulsive buyers: What this shopping behavior means?

Psychology says people who keep adding items to cart to buy during a sale aren't always ready to complete a purchase. Many ...