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I'd be interested to learn more about the psychology behind this and why our minds work this way..
by kcurtin 15y ago
I'd be interested to learn more about the psychology behind this and why our minds work this way..
- sp332 15y agoPhysically stepping backwards increases cognitive function. http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2009-06873-006 http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2009-06873-006 (full PDF http://www.aromatiseren.nl/cms/Uploads/manuscript_psychscience%5B1%5D.pdf http://www.aromatiseren.nl/cms/Uploads/manuscript_psychscien... ) The hypothesis is that stepping back is associated with avoidance, and that makes the brain more aware.
- hasanove 15y agoThere is a good book - "Your Brain at Work" by David Rock - explaining this (and many other things) http://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Work-Strategies-Distraction/dp/0061771295 http://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-Work-Strategies-Distraction...