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Sep 17, 2010

Scientists identify brain's region for introspection

Researchers found that people who were more introspective tended to have larger volumes of nerve tissue in an area of the prefrontal cortex, directly behind the eyes. Photo / Thinkstock
Scientists have identified the part of the brain that appears to control introspection - the ability to think about what you are thinking.
The discovery could lead to an understanding of one of the key ingredients of human consciousness and could help to treat certain brain injuries where people lose their ability to reflect upon their own thoughts and actions.

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