All posts; Tags Include "Consciousness"
- September 26, 2016
- 07:04 PM
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What is behavior? Baby don’t ask me, don’t ask me, no more
by Piter Boll in Earthling Nature
by Piter Kehoma Boll One of the most difficult concepts to explain in biology is certainly life itself. But I am not here today to talk about the definition of life, but rather of another puzzling concept: behavior. Behavior is the … Continue reading →... Read more »
Bergner, R. (2011) What is behavior? And so what?. New Ideas in Psychology, 29(2), 147-155. DOI: 10.1016/j.newideapsych.2010.08.001
Bergner, R. (2016) What is behavior? And why is it not reducible to biological states of affairs?. Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology, 36(1), 41-55. DOI: 10.1037/teo0000026
Levitis, D., Lidicker, W., & Freund, G. (2009) Behavioural biologists do not agree on what constitutes behaviour. Animal Behaviour, 78(1), 103-110. DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2009.03.018
- August 26, 2016
- 07:02 AM
- 324 views
Juvenile offenders, divorce likelihood, assessing conscious awareness and myth-busting in 2016
by Doug Keene in The Jury Room
Here’s another collection of tidbits that did not stimulate full posts but that we found interesting enough to share with you so that you can investigate them more for yourself if you so desire. While this post contains more serious information than we usually share in these sorts of posts, it is useful information to […]
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Gibson, R., Chennu, S., Fernández-Espejo, D., Naci, L., Owen, A., & Cruse, D. (2016) Somatosensory attention identifies both overt and covert awareness in disorders of consciousness. Annals of Neurology. DOI: 10.1002/ana.24726
- June 13, 2016
- 07:02 AM
- 453 views
Maladaptive daydreaming: The next legal defense theory?
by Doug Keene in The Jury Room
Remember Walter Mitty? He was a fictional character who escaped his dull day-to-day existence by constructing elaborate daydreams wherein he was the hero rather than a wallflower. Well, apparently Walter was not so unusual. There are people who spend as much as 60% of their time lost in daydreams. These are people who realize their […]
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Can you trust the results of forensic evaluations on legal sanity?
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Bigelsen J, Lehrfeld JM, Jopp DS, & Somer E. (2016) Maladaptive daydreaming: Evidence for an under-researched mental health disorder. Consciousness and Cognition, 254-66. PMID: 27082138
- February 28, 2016
- 12:29 PM
- 576 views
Against epiphenomenalism: summary and reply.
by Sergio Graziosi in Writing my own user manual - Sergio Graziosi's Blog
What follows is a direct reaction to the discussion I’ve had with Jochen below my first epiphenomenalism post. The discussion meandered into scary places, and Jochen ended up recommending me to keep it simple instead. I’m sure it is a…Read more ›... Read more »
Brian D. Earp. (2012) I can't get no (epistemic) satisfaction: Why the hard problem of consciousness entails a hard problem of explanation. Dialogues in Philosophy, Mental and Neuro Sciences, 5(1). info:/
- February 26, 2016
- 07:02 AM
- 662 views
Spiders, dogs, assassins, beards and the demons of sleep paralysis (things you want to know)
by Rita Handrich in The Jury Room
We read a lot of articles in order to blog regularly and often find intriguing (not to mention weird, odd, esoteric, freakish) pieces of information to which we do not wish to devote an entire post—yet, also do not wish to hoard the information. At times like these, you will see a collection of the […]
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Do you believe there are Angels and Demons among us?
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Marchal S, Bregeras O, Puaux D, Gervais R, & Ferry B. (2016) Rigorous Training of Dogs Leads to High Accuracy in Human Scent Matching-To-Sample Performance. PLoS ONE, 11(2). PMID: 26863620
- January 16, 2016
- 08:29 AM
- 537 views
Sources of Error: Epiphenomenalism (part 2)
by Sergio Graziosi in Writing my own user manual - Sergio Graziosi's Blog
Epiphenomena haunt me: the actual idea that we can explain any phenomena with the aid of the concept is thoroughly alien to me. In turn, this means that I don’t understand why people do rely on the concept, and consequently…Read more ›... Read more »
Bailey, A. (2006) Zombies, Epiphenomenalism, and Physicalist Theories of Consciousness. Canadian Journal of Philosophy, 36(4), 481-509. DOI: 10.1353/cjp.2007.0000
Robinson, W. (2012) Phenomenal Realist Physicalism Implies Coherency of Epiphenomenalist Meaning. Journal of Consciousness Studies, 19(3-4), 145-163. info:/
- January 10, 2016
- 02:09 PM
- 598 views
Sources of Error: Epiphenomenalism (part 1)
by Sergio Graziosi in Writing my own user manual - Sergio Graziosi's Blog
Epiphenomenalism is one idea I’ve struggled with for a long time: to my eyes, it doesn’t make any sense. But more importantly, when applied to philosophy of mind, it seems to me that epiphenomenalism does a great deal of damage.…Read more ›... Read more »
Swinburne, Richard. (2011) Could anyone justifiably believe epiphenomenalism?. Journal of Consciousness Studies, 18(3-4), 196-216. info:/
- September 13, 2015
- 10:19 AM
- 5,900 views
Evolutionary Theory of Consciousness: first reply to comments.
by Sergio Graziosi in Writing my own user manual - Sergio Graziosi's Blog
Two of my readers have kindly provided some very interesting comments and questions on my Evolutionary Theory of Consciousness paper (ETC). Because their comments and questions are very relevant and thought-provoking, I am publishing my reply as a separate post.…Read more ›... Read more »
Butler, A. (2008) Evolution of brains, cognition, and consciousness. Brain Research Bulletin, 75(2-4), 442-449. DOI: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2007.10.017
Edelman DB, Baars BJ, & Seth AK. (2005) Identifying hallmarks of consciousness in non-mammalian species. Consciousness and cognition, 14(1), 169-87. PMID: 15766896
Mather, J. (2008) Cephalopod consciousness: Behavioural evidence. Consciousness and Cognition, 17(1), 37-48. DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2006.11.006
Verzijden, M., Abbott, J. K.,, von Philipsborn, A., & Loeschcke, V. (2015) Male Drosophila melanogaster learn to prefer an arbitrary trait associated with female mating status. Current Zoology. (2015) Male Drosophila melanogaster learn to prefer an arbitrary trait associated with female mating status. Current Zoology, 61(6). info:/
- February 6, 2015
- 09:02 AM
- 1,055 views
Typical Dreams: A Comparison of Dreams Across Cultures
by Jalees Rehman in Fragments of Truth
Have you ever wondered how the content of your dreams differs from that of your friends? How about the dreams of people raised in different countries and cultures? It is not always easy to compare dreams of distinct individuals because the content of dreams depends on our personal experiences. This is why dream researchers have developed standardized dream questionnaires in which common thematic elements are grouped together. These questionnaires can be translated into various languages and used........ Read more »
Yu, C. (2008) Typical dreams experienced by Chinese people. Dreaming, 18(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.1037/1053-0797.18.1.1
- February 4, 2015
- 05:39 PM
- 856 views
The Psychology of Procrastination: How We Create Categories of the Future
by Jalees Rehman in Fragments of Truth
Paying bills, filling out forms, completing class assignments or submitting grant proposals – we all have the tendency to procrastinate. We may engage in trivial activities such as watching TV shows, playing video games or chatting for an hour and risk missing important deadlines by putting off tasks that are essential for our financial and professional security. Not all humans are equally prone to procrastination, and a recent study suggests that this may in part be due to the fact that t........ Read more »
Tu, Y., & Soman, D. (2014) The Categorization of Time and Its Impact on Task Initiation. Journal of Consumer Research, 41(3), 810-822. DOI: 10.1086/677840
- January 5, 2015
- 03:02 PM
- 1,558 views
Typical Dreams: A Comparison of Dreams Across Cultures
by Jalees Rehman in The Next Regeneration
Have you ever wondered how the content of your dreams differs from that of your friends? How about the dreams of people raised in different countries and cultures? It is not always easy to compare dreams of distinct individuals because the content of dreams depends on our personal experiences. This is why dream researchers have developed standardized dream questionnaires in which common thematic elements are grouped together. These questionnaires can be translated into various languages and used........ Read more »
Yu, C. (2008) Typical dreams experienced by Chinese people. Dreaming, 18(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.1037/1053-0797.18.1.1
Nielsen, T., Zadra, A., Simard, V., Saucier, S., Stenstrom, P., Smith, C., & Kuiken, D. (2003) The Typical Dreams of Canadian University Students. Dreaming, 13(4), 211-235. DOI: 10.1023/B:DREM.0000003144.40929.0b
Schredl M, Ciric P, Götz S, & Wittmann L. (2004) Typical dreams: stability and gender differences. The Journal of psychology, 138(6), 485-94. PMID: 15612605
- November 16, 2014
- 05:25 AM
- 729 views
Sleep & Life
by Viputheshwar Sitaraman in Draw Science
Science unveils the role of sleep in life, relationships and music. [Infographic]... Read more »
Troxel WM. (2010) It's more than sex: exploring the dyadic nature of sleep and implications for health. Psychosomatic medicine, 72(6), 578-86. PMID: 20467000
Putilov, A., Donskaya, O., & Verevkin, E. (2015) How many diurnal types are there? A search for two further “bird species”. Personality and Individual Differences, 12-17. DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2014.08.003
Wang, C., Sun, Y., & Zang, H. (2014) Music therapy improves sleep quality in acute and chronic sleep disorders: A meta-analysis of 10 randomized studies. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51(1), 51-62. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.03.008
- October 20, 2014
- 11:59 AM
- 837 views
Does Literary Fiction Challenge Racial Stereotypes?
by Jalees Rehman in Fragments of Truth
Reading literary fiction can be highly pleasurable, but does it also make you a better person? Conventional wisdom and intuition lead us to believe that reading can indeed improve us. However, as the philosopher Emrys Westacott has recently pointed out in his essay for 3Quarksdaily, we may overestimate the capacity of literary fiction to foster moral improvement. A slew of scientific studies have taken on the task of studying the impact of literary fiction on our emotions and thoughts. Some of t........ Read more »
Johnson, D., Huffman, B., & Jasper, D. (2014) Changing Race Boundary Perception by Reading Narrative Fiction. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 36(1), 83-90. DOI: 10.1080/01973533.2013.856791
- September 21, 2014
- 10:43 PM
- 1,001 views
The Short Story of Self-Control for Lawyers
by Dan DeFoe in Psycholawlogy
Juries hear the phrase “Excuse me, objection your Honor . . . .”, or some other form, often not as polite, frequently during trials. Due to TV and the movies, American jurors probably expect to hear the courtroom gladiator scream “I object . . . . !” Alternatively, some lawyers ponder the dynamic flow [...]
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Inzlicht, M., Legault, L., & Teper, R. (2014) Exploring the Mechanisms of Self-Control Improvement. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 23(4), 302-307. DOI: 10.1177/0963721414534256
- September 15, 2014
- 01:00 AM
- 905 views
Emotional Intelligence Memo to Management: EI as a Buffer of [Lawyer] Stress in the Developmental Job Experience
by Dan DeFoe in Psycholawlogy
Emotional intelligence, according to recent leading edge research, can buffer negative emotional experiences associated with on-the-job learning assignments used by 0rganizations to enhance their stock of human capital. For an organization to get ahead of the competition, its members perform at higher levels. This means that the workers who take their skillset to the [...]
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Dong, Y., Seo, M., & Bartol, K. (2013) No Pain, No Gain: An Affect-Based Model of Developmental Job Experience and the Buffering Effects of Emotional Intelligence. Academy of Management Journal, 57(4), 1056-1077. DOI: 10.5465/amj.2011.0687
- August 12, 2014
- 07:31 AM
- 744 views
Work Context and [Lawyer] Procrastination: Psychological Processes and Factors Which Influence Self-Regulation Failure
by Dan DeFoe in Psycholawlogy
Lawyer work context: Lawyers procrastinate. Lawyers have heavy workloads. This means that they have a large quantity of tasks to perform. And, lawyers’ workloads require them to regularly engage their brains in highly complex work. Also, this requires that engage themselves in high mental activation in order to complete their work. Lawyers fail to [...]
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DeArmond, S., Matthews, R., & Bunk, J. (2014) Workload and procrastination: The roles of psychological detachment and fatigue. International Journal of Stress Management, 21(2), 137-161. DOI: 10.1037/a0034893
- August 6, 2014
- 06:36 AM
- 712 views
Emotions, Trust, and Advice–Important Connections for Lawyers and Clients
by Dan DeFoe in Psycholawlogy
Emotions (anger or gratitude), trust, and advice connect lawyers and their clients. Sometimes people take your advice. Sometimes they do not. The word “complex” describes the advice-giving and advice-taking decision process. Many factors, including moods and emotions, drive the dynamics of trust in that process.
While the researchers did not study the attorney-client relationship [...]
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Gino, F., & Schweitzer, M. (2008) Blinded by anger or feeling the love: How emotions influence advice taking. Journal of Applied Psychology, 93(5), 1165-1173. DOI: 10.1037/0021-9010.93.5.1165
- July 8, 2014
- 09:38 AM
- 1,354 views
Sleep May Help the Brain Integrate New Language Skills
by amikulak in Daily Observations
Scientists have understood for decades that the brain is “plastic,” meaning that our neural connections change and adapt in response to new experiences. One factor that seems to play a […]... Read more »
Gaskell, M., Warker, J., Lindsay, S., Frost, R., Guest, J., Snowdon, R., & Stackhouse, A. (2014) Sleep Underpins the Plasticity of Language Production. Psychological Science. DOI: 10.1177/0956797614535937
- June 5, 2014
- 12:30 AM
- 947 views
Mindfulness For Kids – Is It A Good Idea?
by Pranita Sohony in Workout Trends
“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How I wonder what you are? Up above the diamond….the world…sky….” [Long Pause] [Sobbing] [Curtains close] And your child comes running to you only to hug you and cry incessantly, leaving you disappointed. Are you sorry and lost? Would this have made you happy…? Alternate scenario: “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How […]
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Brown, K., & Ryan, R. (2003) The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(4), 822-848. DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.84.4.822
Lee, J., Semple, R., Rosa, D., & Miller, L. (2008) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Children: Results of a Pilot Study. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 22(1), 15-28. DOI: 10.1891/0889.8391.22.1.15
- May 18, 2014
- 10:44 PM
- 1,143 views
Does Gamma tACS Really Induce Lucid Dreaming?
by The Neurocritic in The Neurocritic
Dream scene from InceptionDIY brain stimulation geeks were supercharged last week by the finding that dream awareness could be enhanced by transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)1 at frequencies of 25 and 40 Hz (Voss et al., 2014). Headlines were abuzz with zingers like Brain Zaps Can Trigger Lucid Dreams and A Jolt to the Brain Triggers Lucid Dreams and Brain Zap Could Help You Control Your Dreams. Visualize all the incipient Kickstarter campaigns ready to capitalize on the lucid d........ Read more »
Voss, U., Holzmann, R., Hobson, A., Paulus, W., Koppehele-Gossel, J., Klimke, A., & Nitsche, M. (2014) Induction of self awareness in dreams through frontal low current stimulation of gamma activity. Nature Neuroscience. DOI: 10.1038/nn.3719
Voss, U., Schermelleh-Engel, K., Windt, J., Frenzel, C., & Hobson, A. (2013) Measuring consciousness in dreams: The lucidity and consciousness in dreams scale. Consciousness and Cognition, 22(1), 8-21. DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2012.11.001
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