March 25 2024- Researchers conducted an innovative study exploring the connection between emotion and perception, aiming to understand how the brain processes emotional experiences across different sensory modalities. Led by Italian neuroscientists, the research project investigated whether the brain uses sensory-specific or abstract codes to construct emotions. By analyzing brain activity using functional magnetic resonance imaging while participants watched “101 Dalmatians,” the study aimed to reveal insights into how the brain organizes and represents emotional information.
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