An old expression says, good books, particularly fiction, can make readers are fused into the story in it. A new study from Emory University now confirm the truth of that phrase. According to the study, a person's brain activity changes when the middle was immersed in a book.
The Chairman of the study and Director of Emory University's Center for Neuropolicy, Professor Gregory Berns said, these findings may help scientists to deepen knowledge about the behavior of the brain. The study also found, people who read the books have a more comprehensive dangerous abilities and a stronger sense of empathy.
"The story in the book helped shape the life and in some cases help define a person. We want to know how the story goes into the brain and the process behind it, "says Berns.
In a study published in the journal Brain Connectivity, the research team involving 21 people to read the same book, Pompeii, by Robert Harris for 19 days. The book tells the story of a protagonist who lived outside the city of Pompeii and aware of the strangeness that occurs around the volcano.
"The book also has a strong narrative, depicting a man wanting to save the woman he loved. While the volcano continues to be volatile but no townspeople are aware of it, "explained Berns.
Researchers conducted brain scans with fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) to monitor the brain activity of participants before, during, and after reading the book. They give you pause about five days after the test is read during the period of time to see the effect.
The result, as in the days of reading books, participants have a different brain activity when not reading books, especially on the somatosensory cortex Central sulci and contexts that are responsible for certain acts of visualization capabilities without having to do the action.
"Changes in the nerves that we found associated with the physical sensations that make as if to make the reader becomes the protagonist of the story," explained Berns.
Last year, a team of psychologists found, people are unconsciously at least in some time used to be her favorite fictional character. That way, someone at the same time become more have empathy.
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