A recent study from Georgia State University found that sensorimotor decision-making skills were superior in regular video game players to those that didn’t play video games. Gaming in the name of health “Video games are played by the overwhelming majority of our youth for … [Read more...] about Playing video games benefit key regions of the brain
Decision making
Scientists discover decision-making brain cells
Our most complex organ, the brain, is a puzzle that scientists are still trying to piece together. Here at The Optimist Daily we like to keep our readers up to date with the latest discoveries on the neurological front, like pinpointing the singing regions of the brain or how … [Read more...] about Scientists discover decision-making brain cells
Women and men may perceive our ‘sixth sense’ differently
The sixth sense The majority of people know the common five senses; taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. Although, not everyone is aware of a sixth sense named interoception. Interoception is the sense of our body's internal state. For example, if we are thirsty and need … [Read more...] about Women and men may perceive our ‘sixth sense’ differently
Ultrasound could be used to treat addiction and OCD
The 'credit assignment' problem refers to when someone attributes an event to the wrong outcome. For example, passing an exam and instead of assigning your success to the many hours of studying put in, you put it down to the number of times you brushed your teeth that day. This … [Read more...] about Ultrasound could be used to treat addiction and OCD
Have to make a tough decision? This “ladder rule” strategy can help
At least occasionally, we’ll find ourselves in a high-pressure situation where we must make a difficult decision quickly. Major life decisions deserve our undivided attention, but the business of life tends to get in the way and we end up feeling frazzled and spread thin. If … [Read more...] about Have to make a tough decision? This “ladder rule” strategy can help