The Myth of Universal Emotions
Barrett challenges the idea that emotions like fear or anger are universally recognized and expressed in similar ways.
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Emotions Are Constructed
Barrett argues that emotions are not hardwired responses but are actively constructed by the brain.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 169 min read
The Search for Emotional "Fingerprints"
Barrett aims to dismantle the conventional wisdom that emotions are hardwired and universally expressed.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 159 min read
You Have One Brain (Not Three)
Barrett challenges misconceptions about the brain's functions and explores our neural machinery's evolutionary history and true role.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 149 min read
Our Brains Create Reality
Lisa Feldman Barrett challenges traditional perceptions of reality and emphasizes our brains' powerful role in constructing our experiences.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 1410 min read
Your Brain Works Secretly With Other Brains
From body budgeting and neural plasticity to the impact of social norms, our brains are intricately connected to the social world.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 149 min read
Your Brain Predicts (Almost) Everything You Do
Barrett argues that the brain constantly makes predictions based on past experiences to guide future actions.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 129 min read
The Brain is Not for Thinking
The brain's principal role is to manage the body’s internal state and ensure survival through efficient energy regulation.
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BioSource Faculty
Jun 238 min read
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
POTS can significantly impact the quality of life, often leading to disability and reduced daily functioning.
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BioSource Faculty
Jun 154 min read
Upgrade Your HRV Biofeedback System
If you don’t correct dysfunctional breathing patterns like overbreathing, they can compromise the effectiveness of HRVB training.
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BioSource Faculty
May 255 min read
Measure Your Blood Pressure Sitting Upright
Taking BP while sitting upright is generally preferred over doing so in a supine (lying down) position, which overestimates BP.
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BioSource Faculty
May 414 min read
Anger Contributes to Heart Disease: What You Can Do About It
Biofeedback can increase awareness of early anger warning signs (e.g., cold hands and muscle tension).
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BioSource Faculty
Mar 202 min read
Profile of Erik Peper
Erik Peper, PhD, is a distinguished academic and practitioner in the field of biofeedback.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Oct 13, 20232 min read
Summary of Neurofeedback Effect on Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This post summarizes the open-access article Neurofeedback Effect on Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 24, 202318 min read
BCIA Essential Skills: Electrodermal Activity
Biofeedback providers monitor electrodermal activity during clinical interventions and optimal performance training.
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BioSource Faculty
Aug 27, 202313 min read
BCIA Essential Skills: Blood Volume Pulse
Blood volume pulse (BVP) is an indispensable tool for evaluating and training clients for chronic pain, hypertension, and performance.
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BioSource Faculty
Aug 10, 202312 min read
Psychophysiological Assessment Can Enhance ADHD Diagnosis and Training
This post shows how applied psychophysiology assessment can contribute objective input to enhance ADHD assessment and training.
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BioSource Faculty
Apr 27, 20237 min read
Breathing Basics - Part 2: Assessment
Breathing assessment should always precede HRV biofeedback because dysfunctional breathing can frustrate training success. Clinicians may...
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