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What Is Intergenerational Transmission & Can You Change It?
Family history shapes us in ways we may not realize, from our biology to our behaviors. Understand how these patterns are passed on and how to create intentional change.
The Biological Link Between Parasites and Depression
Examines the scientific basis for how the body’s response to certain parasites can manifest as symptoms of depression through complex biological pathways.
What Is Cognitive Arousal and How Does It Affect You?
Your brain’s state of arousal dictates your ability to focus, perform, and rest. Understand this fundamental process to better regulate your daily energy.
The Science of Human Empathy: How It Works
Go beyond a simple definition to explore the biological and psychological processes that enable us to understand and share the experiences of others.
Memory Bias: The Psychology of Why We Misremember
Explore the cognitive science of memory and learn how mental shortcuts and emotions cause our brains to reconstruct, not just recall, past events.
How Estrogen and Serotonin Levels Affect Mood
Learn how fluctuations in a key hormone can influence the brain’s mood-regulating chemistry, and understand this connection’s role in emotional health.
The Orbitofrontal Cortex’s Role in OCD Explained
An overview of how OCD is linked to hyperactivity in the orbitofrontal cortex, a brain region that generates persistent error signals and feelings of doubt.
What EEG Patterns Are Seen in Schizophrenia?
An EEG provides a unique view of brain function in schizophrenia by measuring the timing and coordination of electrical activity related to thought and perception.
What Is a Neuropsychologist’s Role in Autism?
Discover how a neuropsychological perspective provides a detailed understanding of an individual’s cognitive profile to inform tailored support for autism.
Why Being Too Close in Personal Space Feels Wrong
The discomfort of close proximity is more than just a feeling. It’s guided by a mix of biology, context, and the unwritten rules of social distance.
What Limits and Manages Multitask Performances?
Examine the interplay between our brain’s inherent cognitive limits and the executive functions that manage them to understand what governs multitasking performance.
Affect Recognition: The Science of Perceiving Emotion
Delve into the science of perceiving emotion, a fundamental ability that shapes our social world, from human biology to artificial intelligence.
Selective Attention vs. The Cocktail Party Effect
Learn how the brain’s general ability to filter distractions explains our capacity to focus on one conversation in a noisy room.
What Is an Anhedonic Mood and What Causes It?
Anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure from once-enjoyable activities. Learn about this complex mood state and its roots in the brain’s reward system.