An article in PNAS tells us about how we disregard negative information when making decisions.
Delusions are fixed false beliefs, which means only the negative aspects of a situation is usually highlighted.
In the study mentioned above, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation was used to disrupt the functioning of particular brain areas which prevented incorporation of negative information.
Does this give us a clue to how TMS may be helpful in certain psychiatric disorders?
Delusions are fixed false beliefs, which means only the negative aspects of a situation is usually highlighted.
In the study mentioned above, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation was used to disrupt the functioning of particular brain areas which prevented incorporation of negative information.
Does this give us a clue to how TMS may be helpful in certain psychiatric disorders?
