Scientists have shown that the brains of people with depression respond differently to feelings of guilt – even after their symptoms have subsided. University of Manchester researchers found that the brain scans of people with a history of depression differed in the regions associated with guilt and knowledge of socially acceptable behaviour from individuals who […]
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Sigmund Freud’s Theory Of Unconscious Conflict Linked To Anxiety Symptoms
A link between unconscious conflicts and conscious anxiety disorder symptoms shown in new study, which lends empirical support to Freud’s key theories as well as to psychoanalysis.
What Can Neuroscience Tell Us About The Unhealthy Ego?
With Election Day right around the corner, political egos are on full display. One might even think that possessing a “big ego” is a prerequisite for success in politics, or in any position of leadership. High achievers – CEO’s, top athletes, rock stars, prominent surgeons, or scientists – often seem to be well endowed in […]
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