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Emotions
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Columbia Neurologists Discover Neurocircuit of Fear Response Columbia University researchers have discovered the brain's mechanism for keeping frightening or otherwise emotionally intense stimuli from interfering with normal functioning. Continue reading Columbia Neurologists Discover Neurocircuit of Fear Response
Study: Mixed Emotions Mean More Creative Workers A study by University of Washington psychologists shows that people who experience emotional ambivalence, the ability to feel both positive and negative emotions at the same time, are more creative workers than those who only feel sad, happy or neutral.That... Continue reading Study: Mixed Emotions Mean More Creative Workers
Article: Dealing with 'Desk-Rage' "Desk-rage," or outbursts of anger at work, are on the rise. In a 2001 survey of workers, 42 percent reported yelling or verbal abuse in their office while 10 percent reported physical violence. Corporate consultants report a growing acceptance of such beh... Continue reading Article: Dealing with 'Desk-Rage'
Putting Feelings Into Words Examined In Brain Scans Why does talking to a friend or writing in a journal make us feel better in troubled times? Simply naming an emotion does nothing to solve our problems, but often makes them feel less intense. A brain imaging study conducted by a group of UCLA psychologists... Continue reading Putting Feelings Into Words Examined In Brain Scans
Botox Side Effect: Emotional Paralysis The sting of Botox jokes can really get to anyone who's had the procedure done--or can it? Two studies published this month suggest a surprising side effect of the filler: emotional numbness. Continue reading Botox Side Effect: Emotional Paralysis |
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