Summary
Scientists in the U.K. have developed a new method to see how anxiety appears in the brain using a brain-scanning technique. This research helps to understand and treat anxiety by observing how the brain responds to difficult situations. The study involved young adults and used EEG technology to measure brain activity during these situations.
Key Facts
- The University of Portsmouth developed a brain-scanning method to visualize anxiety.
- The study focused on "avoid-avoid conflict," where choices are between two bad options.
- Researchers used EEG, a technology that tracks electrical activity in the brain.
- The study involved 40 young adults using a video-game-like task to create anxiety.
- EEG results showed specific patterns in brain activity during high-conflict situations.
- The right side of the brain’s frontal area became more active in stressful scenarios.
- Researchers believe these brain patterns may be key to understanding anxiety.
- Findings could lead to new non-drug treatments like brain-based training.
