Insular Cortex
topic on 1 show · 2 statements across 2 episodes
2 statements about Insular Cortex, every show
Oakley: Anticipating unpleasant tasks activates the brain's pain centers
“What happens when you even just think about something you don't want to do or don't like, It activates a portion of the brain in the insular cortex that experiences pain.”
Oakley: Contemplating unpleasant tasks activates the brain's pain center
“What happens when you even just think about something you don't want to do or don't like, It activates a portion of the brain in the insular cortex that experiences pain, so it's kind of like that same feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you don't …”