Pandemic worriers shown to have impaired general cognitive abilities

webfull — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:01:56 +0000

The impairments observed may explain poor decisions about COVID-prevention measures

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our psychological limits. Some have been more affected than others by the stress of potential illness and the confusion of constantly changing health information and new restrictions. A new study finds the pandemic may have also impaired people’s cognitive abilities and altered risk perception, at a time when making the right health choices is critically important.

Published: 1 December 2021

Stress heightens fear of threats from the past

webfull — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:45:59 +0000

Recognizing threats is an essential function of the human mind — think “fight or flight” — one that is aided by past negative experiences. But when older memories are coupled with stress, individuals are likely to perceive danger in harmless circumstances, according to a paper published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Published: 8 August 2017

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Pandemic worriers shown to have impaired general cognitive abilities

The impairments observed may explain poor decisions about COVID-prevention measures

Stress heightens fear of threats from the past

9I�� News - Ross Otto