The Neurobiology of Self-Preoccupation.

Science is now able to measure brain activity related to self-referential thinking--self-focused thought patterns that tend to correlate with distress. Examine findings from recent studies showing that experienced meditators can quickly step out of the self-preoccupied thought stream, with significa...

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Published: [San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses, 2014.
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Summary:Science is now able to measure brain activity related to self-referential thinking--self-focused thought patterns that tend to correlate with distress. Examine findings from recent studies showing that experienced meditators can quickly step out of the self-preoccupied thought stream, with significant benefits for their ability to deal with pain and to cultivate wellness.
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