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brain function
Also known as: brain functions, brain functioning
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Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART) frontiersin.org 4 facts
referenceBuckner and Carroll (2007) examined the relationship between self-projection and brain function.
referenceJ. C. Smith published 'Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation: three caveats' in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2004 (Volume 66, pages 148–152).
claimMaternal nurturing behaviors, such as licking and grooming, induce positive alterations in brain function and behavior that promote resilience, according to research by Champagne and Curley (2008).
referenceRichard J. Davidson, Jon Kabat-Zinn, J. Schumacher, M. Rosenkranz, D. Muller, S. F. Santorelli, et al. authored the 2003 paper 'Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation', published in Psychosomatic Medicine.
The function(s) of consciousness: an evolutionary perspective frontiersin.org Nov 25, 2024 3 facts
claimIdentifying a function for which consciousness is more adaptive than all possible non-conscious alternatives is currently a daunting or impossible task due to incomplete knowledge of brain function at the neurocircuitry level, a challenge related to Velmans' question.
claimFor consciousness to be elaborated as a pervasive mode of brain function, the evolutionary advantage must be relevant to general brain organization and function.
perspectiveThe author proposes that relying on a combination of consciousness and memory is one way motivational control operates, and this combination is adaptive for at least some subset of brain functions involving memory encoding and recall.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations ... - PMC pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
Neuro-Symbolic AI: Explainability, Challenges, and Future Trends arxiv.org Nov 7, 2024 2 facts
perspectiveDesigning Neuro-Symbolic AI with stable working or knowledge memory structures may be inspired by brain function.
perspectiveResearch into brain function, such as the separation of logical reasoning from language processing, may inspire the development of more flexible reasoning paths or dynamically configurable task reasoning methods in Neuro-Symbolic AI.
Neuroimaging in psychedelic drug development: past, present, and ... nature.com Sep 27, 2023 2 facts
referenceThe effects of psychotherapy on brain function were systematically reviewed in Progress in Neurobiology in 2014.
referenceWehrl HF, Hossain M, Lankes K, Liu C-C, Bezrukov I, Martirosian P, et al. authored 'Simultaneous PET-MRI reveals brain function in activated and resting state on metabolic, hemodynamic and multiple temporal scales', published in Nature Medicine in 2013, volume 19, pages 1184–9.
Quantum Approaches to Consciousness plato.stanford.edu Nov 30, 2004 2 facts
Quantum Models of Consciousness from a Quantum Information ... arxiv.org Dec 20, 2024 1 fact
claimTerms such as 'mind', 'consciousness', and 'instincts' are not accurately defined in the context of brain function because current scientific tools are insufficient to gauge them from a physical perspective.
Quantum Physics and Consciousness Insights | PDF - Scribd scribd.com 1 fact
referenceThe document 'Quantum Physics and Consciousness Insights' discusses several theories regarding consciousness and brain function, specifically David Bohm's implicate order, Henry Stapp's attention and quantum coherence, Roger Penrose's geometry of the universe, and Stuart Hameroff's microtubule quantum effects.
Global Workspace vs. Integrated Information: Testing… templetonworldcharity.org 1 fact
perspectiveScientists may discover that the truth about consciousness lies between or beyond current theories by working together in adversarial collaborations, potentially leading to improved treatments for disorders of consciousness and a deeper understanding of brain function.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimDavid B Yaden et al. state that psychedelics are relevant to the 'easy problems of consciousness,' which involve the relationships between subjectivity, brain function, and behavior.
A virtual clinical trial of psychedelics to treat patients with disorders ... eurekalert.org Nov 24, 2025 1 fact
claimPatients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) exhibit reduced dynamic brain function, which is hypothesized to result in decreased consciousness.
The Mechanisms of Psychedelic Visionary Experiences - Frontiers frontiersin.org Sep 27, 2017 1 fact
claimBernardo Kastrup (2017) asserts that self-transcendence correlates with brain function impairment.
What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 1 fact
claimThe Western diet's highly palatable but nutritionally limited foods can encourage behaviors similar to addiction, potentially leading to long-term changes in brain function.
Psychedelics, Sociality, and Human Evolution frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceCarhart-Harris and Nutt published a review in 2017 discussing serotonin and brain function, specifically focusing on the roles of two receptors.
Critique of Panpsychism: Philosophical Coherence and Scientific ... thequran.love May 7, 2025 1 fact
claimPanpsychism does not conflict with empirical findings in neuroscience, as it does not deny the importance of brain function or neural firing, but rather posits that these processes have an experiential aspect.
Quantum-like model for unconscious–conscious interaction and ... sciencedirect.com 1 fact
perspectiveThe authors of the paper 'Quantum-like model for unconscious–conscious interaction and ...' assert that quantum-like modeling of brain functioning should be sharply distinguished from theories based on consideration of genuine quantum physical processes.
AI Sessions #9: The Case Against AI Consciousness (with Anil Seth) conspicuouscognition.com Feb 17, 2026 1 fact
claimComputational functionalism is under pressure because it relies on the assumption that consciousness is sufficiently describable by a computation, which may not account for non-algorithmic brain functions.
Psychedelics and Consciousness: Distinctions, Demarcations, and ... blossomanalysis.com 1 fact
claimPsychedelics are useful tools for investigating the 'easy problems of consciousness,' which involve the relations between subjectivity, brain function, and behavior, including perception, attention, and selfhood.
Advances in Pharmacognosy for Modern Drug Discovery and ... jbph.org 1 fact
referenceFlavonoids may act as modulators of brain function.
Global Versus Local Theories of Consciousness and the ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe distinction between local and global theories of consciousness is not quantifiable, and there is no strict definition of "global" regarding brain function or the number of brain areas required to qualify a theory as global.
Quantum Theory of Consciousness - Scirp.org. scirp.org 1 fact
perspectiveThe authors of 'Quantum Theory of Consciousness' argue that quantum physics is necessary to study the relationship between brainwaves, brain structure, brain function, and the information processed by the brain.
The role of Plant Foods in the evolution and Dispersal of early Humans kernsverlag.com Jul 30, 2022 1 fact
claimMilton (1999) asserts that the metabolic cost of converting protein into energy for brain function and physical demands like endurance running exceeds the metabolic cost of converting carbohydrates.
Published Studies — Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and ... hopkinspsychedelic.org 1 fact
claimEmotions and brain function are altered up to one month after a single high dose of psilocybin.
Hard problem of consciousness - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
perspectiveDaniel Dennett and Patricia Churchland argue that the 'hard problem' of consciousness is best understood as a collection of 'easy problems' that will be resolved through further analysis of brain function and behavior.