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Neurorealism

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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 Claim
Individuals ascribe more meaning to psychological phenomena merely because they are backed up by brain research, including brain imaging. 1
First Described Year
2005 1
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Type of Phenomenon
Cognitive Phenomenon 1
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Source Neurorealism, Wikipedia
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1. Neurorealism, Wikipedia
  • Lead paragraph
    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.
  • Etymology section
    The term "neurorealism" was first coined in 2005 by neuroscientists Eric Racine, Ofek Bar-Ilan, and Judy Illes.
  • In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Categories
    Wikipedia article 'Neurorealism' is filed under Category:Cognitive biases.
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