Brain's Problem-solving Function At Work When We Daydream
Monday, May 11, 2009 - 19:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Our brains are much more active when we daydream than previously thought. Activity in numerous brain regions increases when our minds wander, according to new research. Psychologists found that brain areas associated with complex problem-solving -- previously thought to go dormant when we daydream -- are in fact highly active during these episodes.
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