Cognitive Sciences Weekly Newsletter - Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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Top new questions this week: Does electricity pass through synapse? As far as I understand when neuron fires, the action potential generated in cell body reaches only presynaptic part of synapse, then triggers transmitter to pass through the gap and that transmitter ... neurobiology   asked by alagris 4 votes answered by huh 5 votes Models relating neuron firing to oscillatory dynamics Many papers published seem to focused on oscillations to characterize synchronisation and communication between different brain areas. For example, this paper from Voytek et. al where communication ... measurement theoretical-neuroscience computational-modeling   asked by Seanny123 3 votes answered by roguefizixist 1 vote Official term for the tendency to associate with like-minded people? I want a term for the tendency of individuals to confirm their existing biases/opinions by seeking out and reinforcing their opinions with like-minded individuals (as far as I know, this is distinct ... social-psychology terminology   asked by quantumferret 3 votes What cognitive bias prevents you from discarding stuff? Let's say person is moving homes and has lots of kids toys, suits, shirts, ties and other stuff that he seldom uses. He is am planning to sell it all in a car boot sale even if he knows that it's ... bias   asked by Matas Vaitkevicius 2 votes answered by DesignerAnalyst 4 votes Does neuroplasticity cancel the notion of aptitudes as a natural talent? Considering the definition of neuroplasticity as the capability of our brain to rewire itself by forming new neural connections throughout the life, it seems to me that our brain is like a ... cognitive-psychology cognitive-neuroscience personality   asked by sara 1 vote Is there a term for a measure in which an extremely high or low score is considered bad? I'm writing up the results of a measure of emotional management, and I'm hypothesising that under- or over-management of emotions leads to negative consequences. I'm looking for a term which ... measurement terminology   asked by McKenzie 1 vote answered by REB 1 vote Can electromagnetic fields be used to stimulate areas of the brain? Recently I've come across an article from a questionable source called 10 Things An Electromagnetic Field Can Do To Your Brain. There are a lot of hints in this article that the writer doesn't have ... cognitive-neuroscience stimulation   asked by Klik 1 vote answered by draks ... 1 vote Greatest hits from previous weeks: What are the differences between Asperger's Syndrome and Schizoid Personality Disorder? They are specifically listed as two separate disorders in the ICD, but what are the differences between Asperger's Syndrome and Schizoid Personality Disorder? Since both result in a withdrawal from ... abnormal-psychology aspergers   asked by IQAndreas 4 votes answered by user2808 3 votes Why do humans have sex in private? Human couples usually have sex in private, hidden not only from predators, but also - other humans. It is unlike behavior of most species, including our relatives: bonobos, chimpanzees and gorillas. ... social-psychology evolution sexuality   asked by Piotr Migdal 68 votes answered by Geek On Acid 34 votes Can you answer these? Are Reality Checks in Groups More Effective? Reality checks are recommended to train the capability for lucid dreaming. Are there studies on the effectivness of reality checks done together with a partner or within a group of people? I think ... perception reference-request dreams   asked by draks ... 1 vote Where does the human need for intimacy stem from? I'm reading "The Art of Happiness" right now, and in it, it's written that our need from intimacy stems a fear that developed at childbirth. According to the text, there's much evidence that this fear ... cognitive-psychology social-psychology psychology positive-psychology health-psychology   asked by Matt Steinberg 1 vote Problems with parameterizing neuronal simulation on a limited number of datasets I'm hoping to contribute to the OpenWorm project by helping their efforts to parameterize the neurons in CElegans so the model elicits biologically realistic behavior. The problem is I've got only ... theoretical-neuroscience computational-modeling   asked by theideasmith 3 votes

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