Sergiy Danylov, Ph.D. in Neuroscience
“Evening Melancholy” by Edward Munch Though the term “Anima” hails from Latin and “psyche” originates from Ancient Greek, both words converge on a single, profound meaning: the soul. When we ponder the concept of the soul, we imagine a complex tapestry woven from our emotions, experiences, and both conscious and subconscious thoughts. To gain a […]
Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window by Vermeer We tend to focus on things that trigger a strong emotional reaction or are the most prominent among our current options. Yet, our emotions also play a role in determining how wide or narrow our focus of attention is. Positive emotions can expand our attention, […]
Girl Interrupted at Her Music by Vermeer, 1658 In our lives, we constantly deal with a vast amount of information: even for performing routine daily tasks, such as choosing what to wear or preparing food, we must process a large amount of data. Our brain’s capabilities are limited: we cannot thoroughly process all the information […]
Melancholy by Edvard Munch Dysphoric bias is the tendency to perceive, interpret, and judge ambiguous cues in a negative/pessimistic manner [1]. That negative emotions changed people’s way of thinking about the future[2]. It’s one of the most common biases in human psychology and can cause problems like anxiety, worry, and depression. However, with the right […]
