: Dr. Schwartz used his research on patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) to show that by actively redirecting their attention, they could change their own brain chemistry.
The work challenges the traditional scientific view of , which suggests the "mind" is merely a byproduct of the brain's electrochemical activity. Instead, it argues for: The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the...
: The idea that focused attention and "mental force" can rewire neural pathways throughout adulthood, not just in childhood. The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the...
: By demonstrating that we can intentionally change our neural circuitry, the authors argue for the existence of genuine human free will and moral choice. The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the...