Study Finds Couples Exhibit Specific Brain Activity Post-Fight
March 12th, 2010
Quarrels between couples are well-known for sometimes having lasting effects on mood, energy, and other important daily factors, but how such arguments manifest within the brain itself have largely been unknown. In a recent study performed by several researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at Berkeley, couples were given brain scans while viewing positive, negative, or neutral images of their partners. The study found that increased activity, interpreted as improved function, within the lateral prefrontal cortex predicted better moods in the days following feelings of conflict. The research may help counselors, therapists, and couples themselves better understand how to efficiently recover from arguments.
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In my experience a good apology always helps when it comes to recovery from a fight. A good one with meaning!
Understanding an issue puts us in a much better position to find a solution to it,and now it is great that they are on their way to find a solution to this age-old menace;)
There is no relationship where there are nop fights between a couple and to understand about conflicts is a good way forward to tell people as to how best to avoid them and solve them whenever they do come up.
Thank you for the link. I love neuro stuff! The article is fascinating. Hopefully, in time, we will know more and more ways to help brain development.
There are some studies that suggest mindfulness practices and meditation may help increase prefrontal cortex activity.
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