Where Am I? How Our Brain Works As A GPS Device
Friday, January 9, 2009 - 18:35
in Psychology & Sociology
The results of a new study in Psychological Science reveal that the brain does not have a distinct preference for certain cues during reorientation. These findings indicate that the brain takes into account a number of factors, including the environment and our past experiences, while determining the best way to reorient us to our surroundings.
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