Positive change that occurs through reflection or insight hardly affects the autopilot brain, which is dominated by habits, conditioned responses, tacit attitudes, and deep bias. We’re aware of judgments, feelings, and values... Read more »
The way teenagers use their smartphones changes dramatically throughout high school, according to a new study that sheds light on the mental health and behavioral factors shaping their screen habits. While most... Read more »
The prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for planning, impulse control, and decision-making—doesn’t fully mature until around age 25. This makes it the last part of the brain to fully develop.... Read more »
Zhang, Y., Hedley, F. E., Zhang, R.-Y., & Jin, J. (2025). Toward quantitative cognitive–behavioral modeling of psychopathology: An active inference account of social anxiety disorder. Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, 134(4), 363–388. https://doi.org/10.1037/abn0000972... Read more »