Neurorealism is a concept within popular science describing how individuals ascribe more meaning to a psychological phenomenon merely because it is backed up by brain research, including brain-imaging methods.
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Core ClaimIndividuals ascribe more meaning to psychological phenomena merely because they are backed up by brain research, including brain imaging. 1 First Described Year Classification
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Neurorealism (also referred to as neuro-realism or neuroessentialism) is a concept within popular science where individuals ascribe more meaning to psychological phenomena merely because it is backed up by brain research, including brain imaging methods.
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The term "neurorealism" was first coined in 2005 by neuroscientists Eric Racine, Ofek Bar-Ilan, and Judy Illes.
In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Lead section
Neurorealism (also referred to as neuro-realism or neuroessentialism) is a concept within popular science where individuals ascribe more meaning to psychological phenomena merely because it is backed up by brain research, including brain imaging methods.
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