Posts Tagged ‘control’
To get creative, shed brain’s thought filter
U. PENNSYLVANIA (US) — Blocking the brain’s prefrontal cortex—the part that works as a kind of filter to keep out irrelevant thoughts—can improve performance when completing creative tasks, new research shows. Continue…
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:13 - 1 Comment
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Kids tune out when mom controls play
U. MISSOURI (US) — Children are less engaged when moms tell them how to play, according to a study that finds kids have more negative feelings toward “directive” moms. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 8, 2011 14:38 - 0 Comments
Communication empowers cancer patients
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Cancer patients get a sense of control in an otherwise seemingly helpless situation when they are able to control how and when loved ones learn of their medical condition. (more…)
