Your brain on imagination: It’s a lot like the real thing
Monday, December 10, 2018 - 10:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Imagine a barking dog, a furry spider or another perceived threat and your brain and body respond much like they would if you experienced the real thing. Imagine it repeatedly in a safe environment and soon your phobia—and your brain’s response to it—begins to subside. That’s the takeaway of a new brain imaging study led by CU […]