Tag: neuroscience
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Michael Inzlicht, University of Toronto – The Science of Self-Control
Is there a measurable limit to the amount of self-control each person possesses? Dr. Michael Inzlicht, associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, studies self-control and is helping to debunk a popular theory regarding the now widely studied topic. Dr. Michael Inzlicht earned his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Brown University, 2001. His…
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Nathan Spreng, Cornell University – The Aging Brain Network
Breakthroughs in how we understand the human brain’s structure and internal communication networks are helping scientists track neurological changes over time. Dr. Nathan Spreng, assistant professor at Cornell University’s Department of Human Development, is using advancement in neuroimaging to better understand how the brain functions and changes as we age. At Cornell University, Dr. Nathan…