Worse the idea of ego depletion maybe actively harmful, causing us to give up or believe we have no control, when we do.

Other minor details - it has been suggested that a quick hit of sugar (lemonade) might be will power juice. In practice, the sugar can't get into the bloodstream fast enough to account for the claimed effects.

Research from Carol Dweck and co, suggests that if we believe will power is a limited resource then we behave as if that is true.

4/5 #Myths #Neuromyths

Roy Baumeister did a study in 1998 that show if participants were given a plate of cookies that they had to resist using will power, that later they had less persistence in completing a puzzle.

This was replicated a number of times in published studies and became a touch point for many authors. Hint the problem is in only successful replications got published.

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#Myths #NeuroMyths #Willpower

From time to time the hosts of some of my favourite podcasts mention Will Power/Ego Depletion, citing the work of Roy Baumeister. It may not be common knowledge but the original work fails replication. As I document in this note sharing the theory has negative consequences since people believe they have limited will power. I'm pasting my notes on the subject from my Obsidian vault. These are rough and ready, they've not even been polished by Grammarly.

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#Myths #Neuromyths #Willpower

Como influyen los neuromitos en en el ámbito educativo.

RT @ISTFoundation@twitter.com

🤷 Do you know what neuromyths are or how they influence the educational environment?

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#learning #research #teachers #psychology #neuromyths #HéctorRuizMartín

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There was (in)famous paper a few years ago: "The Pen is mightier the Keyboard". It got great press when it first appeared. I used to tell people about it as well. Then I noticed: https://www.michellemillerphd.com/a-new-replication-study-revives-the-question-is-taking-notes-by-hand-really-better-for-students/ - it failed to replicate.

Now I tell people use the tool that brings you joy.
(2/2) #NeuroMyths #Myths

#NeuroMyths #Myths - I just saw a quote on a book review saying that writing by hand is important for deep thinking. Ugh

"However, it is less effective for deep thinking and idea generation than writing by hand. This is because writing by hand engages different areas of the brain and allows for deeper processing and understanding of the information."

In doing so they repeat a common neuromyth, that handwriting is better than your digital notetaking. (1/2)

🏏Kathryn & I are back at it discussing common #neuromyths. From buy buttons to mind control, we dive into sensationalized claims often taken from #neuroscience or #behavioralscience for flashy clickbait.
Tune in to this episode to hear us clear the air on misconceptions and give our opinions about where the field of “neuro-marketing” is going.

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Debunking (boring!) #Brain myths though a tour of the (fascinating!) #History of #Neuroscience

10% Know More: neurosurgery, brain mapping & what happens when I do THIS

https://neurontosomething.wordpress.com/2021/06/06/10-know-more-neurosurgery-brain-mapping-what-happens-when-i-do-this/

Featuring #Epilepsy #Brainstimulation #Neurology #Neuromyths #Blogging #SciComm #Writing #Academic #Books

Actual #History / #Science = more interesting than #Neuromyths and #Pseudoscience .

This time: #Einstein 's #Brain
neuromythology, and real contributions to #Neuroscience

https://neurontosomething.wordpress.com/2021/07/25/einsteins-brain-neuromythology-and-real-contributions-to-neuroscience/

#Academic #Writing #Scicomm #Blogging #Tropes
#xkcd #Comics

Are YOU a character in a long-running #Soapopera ?

Bad news - higher risk of violent death, traumatic ( #Brain ) injury , psychological trauma...

Good news - .........

Your Brain on TV…Top neuroscientists (mainly me) in SHOCK FINDING: TV-world NOT real-world

https://neurontosomething.wordpress.com/2021/09/18/your-brain-on-tvtop-neuroscientists-mainly-me-in-shock-finding-tv-world-not-real-world/

Featuring #FindingNemo
@vaughanbell #Eastenders #TheBoldAndTheBeautiful #Scicomm #Neuroscience #Neuromyths

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