In the Brain of the Beholder

Cognition

Psychocinematics and the Language of Film

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on July 26, 2020

By studying the allure of movies, we can learn much about how the mind works.

By studying the allure of movies, we can learn much about how the mind works.

Dopamine

Do I Like It?

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on June 5, 2020

Our feelings and preferences are at the heart of how we make decisions.

Our feelings and preferences are at the heart of how we make decisions.

Relationships

Mindful Music: Listen, Learn, and Love!

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on May 4, 2020

What is on your "soundtrack" of life? Sit down, take a moment, and really listen to some music!

What is on your "soundtrack" of life? Sit down, take a moment, and really listen to some music!

Education

Kids Stuck at Home? Tips for Improving Home-School Learning

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on March 29, 2020

Plant the seeds of knowledge in your child.

Plant the seeds of knowledge in your child.

Mindfulness

Cancer, Mindfulness, and Irritable Bowels

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on October 9, 2019

Irritable bowels? Try mindfulness training!

Irritable bowels? Try mindfulness training!

Friends

Maintaining an Active Brain and Body—Even With Cancer

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on September 15, 2018

Keeping mentally and physically active despite a debilitating illness.

Keeping mentally and physically active despite a debilitating illness.

Memory

Lifelong Learning and Active Brains: E is for Evaluate

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on September 2, 2018

The ability to understand what we know is important for learning and memory.

The ability to understand what we know is important for learning and memory.

Memory

Lifelong Learning and Active Brains: G is for Generate

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on August 25, 2018

The generation effect and it can improve your memory by 30 to 40 percent. To improve your memory, tell someone what you've

The generation effect and it can improve your memory by 30 to 40 percent. To improve your memory, tell someone what you've

Memory

Lifelong Learning and Active Brains: R Is for Relate

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on August 19, 2018

Making memories stick: Integrate and elaborate.

Making memories stick: Integrate and elaborate.

Attention

Lifelong Learning and Active Brains: A Is for Attend

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on August 13, 2018

Information overload is a major obstacle toward efficient learning, and thus our ability to attend to specific thoughts and sensory inputs is essential.

Information overload is a major obstacle toward efficient learning, and thus our ability to attend to specific thoughts and sensory inputs is essential.

Education

Lifelong Learning and Active Brains: M is for Motivate

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on August 5, 2018

Motivating ourselves and others to learn.

Motivating ourselves and others to learn.

Education

Lifelong Learning and Active Brains: Let's Get Started

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on July 28, 2018

Five principles for efficient learning and retention.

Five principles for efficient learning and retention.

Memory

The Power and Pitfalls of Brain-Based Learning Programs

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on July 21, 2018

How can brain research help us understand student learning?

How can brain research help us understand student learning?

Addiction

Movies in Mind: Our Addiction to the Screen

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on October 8, 2015

By studying the allure of movies, we can learn much about how the mind works.

By studying the allure of movies, we can learn much about how the mind works.

Beauty

Experiencing Art: It's Not Just for Art's Sake

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on July 12, 2015

Why do we look at art? What is its value??

Why do we look at art? What is its value??

Environment

How We Frame Emotions Through Facial Expressions

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on April 20, 2015

How our faces express emotions is a moving window into our minds.

How our faces express emotions is a moving window into our minds.

Play

Movies with Movies in Mind: Games Filmmakers Play

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on February 8, 2015

What happens when the movie's magic spell is broken?

What happens when the movie's magic spell is broken?

Friends

Happy Holidays: 'Tis the Season to be Merry with Movies

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on December 21, 2014

Holidays and movies go hand in hand

Holidays and movies go hand in hand

Beauty

The Slow Art Movement: It's More than Meets the Eye

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on November 22, 2014

Seeing, learning, and feeling—these should be the features of our art experience be it at a museum, outside, or on the web.

Seeing, learning, and feeling—these should be the features of our art experience be it at a museum, outside, or on the web.

Child Development

"Boyhood" and The Psychology of Art and Reality

Arthur P. Shimamura Ph.D. on October 1, 2014

We expect certain things when we experience art than when we experience reality. The film, Boyhood, is a fascinating work that merges the two.

We expect certain things when we experience art than when we experience reality. The film, Boyhood, is a fascinating work that merges the two.