The ability of the brain to synchronize with the tone and intonation of speech influences how language is processed. This concludes a study by the Basque research center BCBL, whose results could help design more effective activities to train the brain in order to avoid future disorders such as dyslexia. Continue reading “Yes! The brain can be trained to avoid dyslexia, study suggests”
Neighborhood wellbeing and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home, say researchers
A sense of wellbeing and a thriving community is key to a happy neighbourhood according to housing researchers, who looked at the relationship between the experience of the home and wellbeing. Continue reading “Neighborhood wellbeing and a sense of community is at the heart of a good home, say researchers”
From lullabies to live concerts: How music and rhythm shape our social brains
A universal sign of motherhood is the lullaby. The world over, mothers sing to their babies, whether Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, their favorite song from the radio, or even random notes. This universality makes the simple lullaby a great window into the human mind. In a new study, cognitive neuroscientists found that lullabies soothe both moms and babies simultaneously, while playsongs increase babies’ attention and displays of positive emotion toward their mothers. Continue reading “From lullabies to live concerts: How music and rhythm shape our social brains”
Separate brain systems cooperate during learning
A new study by Brown University researchers shows that two different brain systems work cooperatively as people learn. Continue reading “Separate brain systems cooperate during learning”
The Psychology of Atheism
by Professor Paul C. Vitz
The title of this paper, “The Psychology of Atheism,” may seem strange. Certainly, my psychological colleagues have found it odd and even, I might add, a little disturbing. After all, psychology, since its founding roughly a century ago, has often focused on the opposite topic-namely the psychology of religious belief. Indeed, in many respects the origins of modern psychology are intimately bound up with the psychologists who explicitly proposed interpretations of belief in God. Continue reading “The Psychology of Atheism”
Putting distinct memories of similar events in their place
Neuroscientists have found new evidence on how distinct memories of similar events are represented in the brain. Continue reading “Putting distinct memories of similar events in their place”
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