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Any models that act using both streams of visual processing?
The Two-Stream Hypothesis, where object properties are processed independently from spatial information, remains the most well established theory of visual processing. However, it concerns me that most models that reference this theory stop at the…
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Is it possible to create artificial thoughts in a childs mind
What I mean is, is it possible to create memories in a childs mind, memories which a child grows up to remember as real events, when infact those events never happened in real life?
For example:
If a child has a fear of bugs, and has never been…
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What paper discussed the cognitive properties of Likert/visual analogue scales in ratings?
I seem to recall a recent paper investigating whether ratings created using Likert or Visual Analogue Scales formats had the cognitive properties of interval or ratio data (since they are generally analysed as such).
I think a central question was…
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What are the neurological differences between those who have a high tolerance to pain and those who do not?
I am curious to learn what are the neurological differences between those that have a high tolerance to pain than to those that do not. Specifically, by high tolerance to pain, I am referring to those people who can just 'work through' any moderate…
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Neural Mechanisms of Accumulation and Triggering
What is the mechanism by which the brain/mind 'accumulates' a felt-sense to a point of 'triggering' an action?
For example, if unable to complete a task (e.g. opening packaging), a person can feel increased frustration for each attempt at the task. …
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How effective are multiphasic sleep schedules?
Does multiphasic sleep work well enough that it can be used as a replacement for monophasic sleep?
Has there been any research done on people that have used bi/polyphasic sleep for extended periods of time?
Do multiphasic sleep schedules require…
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Could neuroscientific knowledge and techiques be used to optimise peoples' education and learning?
Expanding upon this, I have two ideas behind this question - 1) that current knowledge of the brain and its workings (biochemically, biomechanically, physiologically etc) is in its infancy and that we are a long way from fully understanding the…
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Transsexuality in animals other than humans?
In some research papers, transsexuality is correlated with measurable differences in brain structure. For example:
Zhou et al. (1995) inspected the central subdivision of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BSTc), and found female-sized…
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What is the Mechanism of 5-HT2A-mediated psychedelia?
Drugs that activate the serotonergic 5-HT2A receptor (e.g. LSD, psilocybin, mescaline) are notorious for causing psychedelic experiences and I would like to know the neurochemical mechanism behind this.
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Why do prices ending in 99, e.g., 0.99, 199 or 1999.9 convince consumers to buy?
Why are people more likely to buy articles with a price of \$199, rather than the same (or let's say a slightly better) article for \$200?
On which human brain centre is this advertising focused? Is this some kind of manipulation?
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What are the effects of negative self image on cognition and brain function?
All other things considered equal, what are the effects of a negative self image, on cognition and brain function?
Are there any studies that would have specific data supporting cognitive outcomes (concentration times, memory, mind body awareness)…
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Comprehensive list of cognitive techniques in CBT
I'm not a cognitive science student, but I'm interested in CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) and I'm using it to overcome some of the problems I have.
However, I have difficulty in finding resources online for it. AMAIK CBT has a list of cognitive…
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To what extent does bilingualism help in education?
There has been a lot of debate over bilingualism in education. I have read a bit on the website of the National Association for Bilingual Education and some other links to read about bilingualism. However being an amateur in this field, I'd like to…
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Are there any open task sets available to assess workload using secondary task measures?
Performance on secondary tasks next to a primary task is sometimes used to assess mental workload (Ogden, Levine and Eisner, 1979). For example, the Stroop test as a secondary task has been evaluated by Gwizdka (2010).
However, a lot of effort goes…
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What is the relationship between Big 5 personality and the theory of planned behaviour?
The theory of planned behaviour is a popular model of human behaviour. I.e., Broadly the model suggests that intentions to act are a function of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. And behaviour is a function of…
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