Tag: neural processing
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Researchers Prove That Taking Breaks Can Actually Activate the Brain
A new German study reveals that taking āmental breaksā can help activate the brain throughout the day. Cramming before an exam provides the perfect example of this. Despite acquiring new knowledge, we tend to forget it as quickly as we learned it. Those who earn the highest exam scores usually space their learning out over…
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Japanese Study Explains How Dopamine Receptors Drive Motivation
If youāre feeling unmotivated, blame it on your dopamine receptors. A new study reveals that an impaired reward system can lead to disinterest in achieving life goals. Several neuropathological conditions, such as depression or anxiety, can lower motivation and diminish willpower. In the latest Japanese study, scientists analyzed the behavior of monkeys after manipulating their…