Scicon Review
Scicon Review
Scicon Review
New vistas for alpha-frequency band oscillations
Palva S, Palva JM. Article in Trends in Neurosciences Abstract The amplitude of alpha-frequency band (8-14 Hz) activity in the human electroencephalogram is suppressed by eye opening, visual stimuli and visual scanning, whereas...
I move, therefore I am: A new theoretical framework to investigate agency and ownership
Matthis Synofzik, Gottfried Vosgerau and Albert Newen Article in Consciousness and Cognition Abstract The neurocognitive structure of the acting self has recently been widely studied, yet is still perplexing and remains an ofte...
Attention regulation and monitoring in meditation
Antoine Lutz, Heleen A. Slagter, John D. Dunne and Richard J. Davidson Review article in Trends in Cognitive Sciences, click here for full article Abstract: Meditation can be conceptualized as a family of complex emotional and...
Pain, dissociation and subliminal self-representations
Petr Bob Review article in Consciousness and Cognition Abstract: According to recent evidence, neurophysiological processes coupled to pain are closely related to the mechanisms of consciousness. This evidence is in accordance...
Mood state effects of chocolate
Gordon Parker, Isabella Parker and Heather Brotchie Article in Journal of Affective Disorders Abstract: Background: Chocolate consumption has long been associated with enjoyment and pleasure. Popular claims confer on chocola...
Toward a Cultural Phenomenology of Personal Identity
Excerpt from Tafarodi, R. W. (2008). Toward a cultural phenomenology of personal identity. In F. Sani (Ed.), Self-continuity: Individual and collective perspectives (pp. 27-40). New York: Psychology Press. How does our...
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