When your eyes tell your hands what to think: You're far less in control of your brain than you think
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 15:20
in Psychology & Sociology
You've probably never given much thought that picking up your cup of coffee presents your brain with a set of complex decisions -- how to aim your hand, grasp the handle and raise the cup to your mouth without spilling the contents on your lap. A new study shows that, not only does your brain handle such complex decisions for you, it also hides information from you about how those decisions are made.