“Directed Thinking” involves asking people to think about information related to a topic that they already know which directs them to action.
Archive for June, 2008
‘Directed Thinking’ Increases Time Spent Exercising
Monday, June 30th, 2008Mechanism and function of humor identified by new evolutionary theory
Monday, June 30th, 2008Research identifies the reason humor is common to all human societies, its fundamental role in the evolution of homo sapiens and its continuing importance in the cognitive development of infants
Portable device effective in zapping away migraine pain
Sunday, June 29th, 2008A novel electronic device designed to “zap” away migraine pain before it starts has proven to be the next form of relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease
Scientists find how neural activity spurs blood flow in the brain
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Newfound mechanisms could bolster understanding of brain imaging, aging’s effects
Are you a different person when you speak a different language?
Saturday, June 28th, 2008People who are bicultural and speak two languages may actually shift their personalities when they switch from one language to another, according to new research in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Morbid thoughts whet the appetite
Saturday, June 28th, 2008Can watching TV news or crime shows trigger overeating? According to new research in the Journal of Consumer Research, people who are thinking about their own deaths want to consume more.
Study shows ‘being fat in today’s world’ invites social discrimination
Friday, June 27th, 2008Obese people feel “a culture of blame” against them, which they say has been made worse by media reports about the health risks of obesity
Study uncovers how Ritalin works in brain to boost cognition, focus attention
Friday, June 27th, 2008Ritalin fine-tunes the functioning of neurons in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) – a brain region involved in attention, decision-making and impulse control
Neuroscientists discover a sense of adventure
Thursday, June 26th, 2008Scientists have identified a key region of the brain which encourages us to be adventurous
The high cost of low status: Feeling powerless leads to expensive purchases
Thursday, June 26th, 2008Feeling powerless can trigger strong desires to purchase products that convey high status