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Do we feel less moral responsibility when following orders?

Study confirms that the perception of being the author of our actions decreases when we follow orders.

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Which factors influence dream recall?

Research revealed the main factors that determine dream recall: attitude towards dreams, tendency to mind wandering, and sleep patterns.

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How does the brain respond to positive and negative stimuli?

Study demonstrates the brain's ability to constantly reclassify external stimuli based on previous experiences and adapt to new situations.

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How does the brain turn what it sees into action?

A study reveals the plasticity of neural pathways and how the brain repurposes motor networks to learn new associations, a testament to its adaptability.

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Did you know it’s possible to study awe in the human brain?

The SUBRAIN project aims to understand the brain mechanisms underlying the emotion of awe, defined as a profound feeling of wonder in response to something sublime.

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Do unconventional beliefs help give life meaning?

A study suggests that unconventional beliefs may reflect alternative and psychologically rich ways of attributing meaning to existence.

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