Relational
Why Your Brain Makes You Choose the Wrong Partner
Most people think attraction and love happen in the heart, but Amen's brain scans reveal something startling: your prefrontal cortex - the brain's CEO - literally goes offline when you're infatuated. This is why people in new relationships make decisions they'd never make with a clear head.
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The thinker
Brain Imaging Pioneer
Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain imaging researcher who has conducted over 225,000 SPECT brain scans, revolutionizing our understanding of the brain's role in behavior and relationships.
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