Articles tagged with Psychophysiology
Researchers found that higher eye-blink rates in 3-6 year-olds are associated with improved cognitive flexibility and activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. The study suggests that spontaneous eye-blink rate could be a non-invasive indicator for tracking executive function and brain development in early childhood.
A new study reveals that psychedelics and anesthetics create 'mirror image' patterns in brain organization, with opposite network features. Researchers found that psychedelics increase functional connectivity, while sleep and anesthesia reduce it.
A study involving 48 preschool children found that brief digital or traditional gameplay improved performance on tasks requiring quick responses, but reduced performance on tasks demanding greater concentration and self-control. The study suggests that these play sessions temporarily enhance automatic attentional processes at the expen...
The Bial Foundation offers funding of up to €60,000 for research on human health in physical and spiritual dimensions. The programme promotes research excellence with a global network of 1,900 researchers.
Researchers found that live sporting events stimulate oxytocin dynamics, leading to increased heart-rate synchrony among casual spectators. This physiological response is linked to greater enjoyment, unity with players and spectators, immersion, and intention to reattend future events.
The Bial Foundation is launching a new call for Grants for Scientific Research 2026/2027 in psychophysiology and parapsychology. The maximum grant amount is €60,000 per project, with applications open until 31 August 2026.
Treatment with psychedelics triggers large-scale reconfiguration of brain network dynamics driven by myelin remodeling, which might augment or sustain therapeutic effects. The study suggests that enhancing myelination could be a viable strategy to promote longer-term neural health and recovery from PTSD.
A new review explores the emerging science of interpersonal physiological synchrony, a phenomenon where people's bodies appear to 'move together' during social interaction. The study suggests that synchrony is dynamic and multi-layered, influenced by context, individual differences, and social interaction.
Researchers developed a new approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using noninvasive brain stimulation, which significantly reduced intrusive memories in individuals with the condition. The treatment targeted the hippocampus and surrounding regions, showing promising results in alleviating PTSD symptoms.
A specific group of neurons in the amygdala has been identified as a key player in anxiety, depression, and altered social behavior. Restoring balance to this area can reverse these behaviors in mice.
Researchers investigated how individuals with anorexia and eating disorders perceive body weight, finding they underestimate the weight of smaller hands and overestimate the weight of larger hands. This study suggests two different mechanisms for weight perception in body parts versus objects.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used skin conductance measurements to tell emotions apart. The team's analysis showed that changes in skin conductance over time can be used to discriminate emotional states, with potential applications for emotionally aware devices.
Researchers found that subjective fatigue did not increase until 2 hours of play, while pupillary constriction occurred at 2 and 3 hours, indicating cognitive fatigue despite varying levels of expertise. This suggests that monitoring pupil constriction could help detect cognitive resource depletion in mentally demanding environments.
A study found that prenatal discrimination and acculturation stress can alter the strength of infant brain circuits, potentially leading to increased risk for mental health disorders. The research suggests a critical role in treating individuals with kindness during pregnancy.
Researchers at Duke University have discovered that subtle ear sounds can be decoded to pinpoint where someone's eyes are looking. By analyzing these sounds, the team was able to estimate the movement of the eyes and predict what the waveform of the ear sound would look like.
The BIAL Foundation's new call for grants increases the maximum support amount to €60,000 per project. The program supports research in Psychophysiology and Parapsychology, building on a history of funding over 1600 researchers from 29 countries.
The book uncovers previously unpublished documents and color photographs that shed new light on Le Corbusier's architectural oeuvre. It explores his aesthetic principles, including the use of exposed concrete (béton brut), and examines how he defined artistic quality in construction sites.
Researchers found that men vaccinated in the morning showed strongest immune response to both hepatitis and influenza vaccines. The study's results have implications for vaccination timing, suggesting that adults could be vaccinated at specific times of day to increase their protection against flu.
Research found that exhausted individuals experience larger blood pressure increases when attempting tasks, even if they perceive success as achievable. Chronic fatigue can amplify effort and lead to elevated blood pressure, increasing the risk of hypertension and heart disease.
Researchers found that visual cues, such as pictures of objects, can elicit significant brain activity, but this response differs from the electrical signal triggered by verbal cues like words. The study suggests that image processing and word processing may involve separate neural networks.
In a study published in Psychophysiology, researchers found that humans display decreased balance control and increased muscle stiffness when viewing unpleasant images, mirroring the behavior of deer in a threatening situation. This phenomenon is linked to neural circuits promoting defensive survival and is observed in various species.
Researchers found that positive emotions, such as joy and happiness, enhance recognition of members from other races, reducing bias. This 'broadening effect' helps individuals see a bigger picture, promoting inclusivity and noticing more details.
A study by Pennsylvania State University researchers found that having control over a situation can reduce an individual's cardiovascular disease risk. Participants in a video game experiment were either told they could control the noise level or not, and those who felt in control experienced lower blood pressure and reduced stress on ...
A study by Larry W. Hawk Jr., Ph.D., found that paid college students showed decreased blink size and strength in response to loud noises, indicating increased attentiveness. While payment motivated better task performance, it didn't lead to significant differences in overall results.
A study by Rex Wright found that unfixed challenges, accompanied by strong incentives like money or status, increase cardiovascular responses, indicating intense motivational and emotional states. These findings suggest a potential link between chronically elevated cardiovascular responses and negative health outcomes.