The Journal of Psience by Michael Weber (Vol 1 – Issue 7 ) (Instant Download)

Delve into the intriguing world where science meets the subtle art of the mind with The Journal of Psience by Michael Weber (Vol 1 – Issue 7). Curated by the legendary Michael Weber, this journal offers a distinctive lens through which to view human psychology, perception, and cognitive processes, making it an essential read for performers, mentalists, and anyone fascinated by the inner workings of the human brain. Each issue brings forth meticulously selected research and insights, framed for their practical implications and profound understanding.

Featured Research: The Curious Case of Chewing Gum and Cognition

Volume 1, Issue 7 spotlights a captivating area of cognitive research: the surprising effects of chewing gum on mental agility. Drawing from the 1998 St. Lawrence University study, “Cognitive advantages of chewing gum: Now you see them, now you don't,” this issue unpacks the phenomenon where the mechanical action of chewing can lead to a short-term boost in cognitive performance. Readers will explore findings that show statistically significant improvements in tasks requiring memory, pattern recognition, and rapid calculation for subjects who chewed gum briefly before testing. The discussion meticulously outlines the benefits, acknowledging their temporary nature, with subjects typically returning to baseline performance within 15 to 20 minutes.

Beyond the Immediate Boost: A Broader Look at Mental Effects

Beyond the St. Lawrence study, this issue thoughtfully examines a spectrum of related research. It references additional significant works such as “Effects of chewing gum and time-on-task on alertness and attention,” and “Effects of chewing gum on cognitive function, mood and physiology in stressed and non-stressed volunteers.” You’ll also encounter findings from “Chewing gum benefits sustained attention in the absence of task degradation” featured in The Journal of Nutritional Neuroscience, alongside the contrasting perspective of “Gummed-up memory: Chewing gum impairs short-term recall” from The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology. This comprehensive overview provides a nuanced understanding of how such a simple habit can influence various aspects of cognitive function, mood, and even memory recall, offering a richer context for its application or understanding.

Why Psience Matters for the Performer and Beyond

For those in mentalism or performance, understanding these subtle psychological triggers and effects is invaluable. The Journal of Psience doesn't just present scientific findings; it helps you connect the dots, offering insights into human behavior and perception that can inform your craft or simply deepen your appreciation for the complexities of the mind. Michael Weber’s editorial direction ensures that each piece is not merely academic but resonates with profound implications for anyone interested in the applied psychology of everyday life and extraordinary feats.

Original Specs

Chewing gum makes you smarter” or so claims the 1998 research in the article found at the website www.chewsmarter.com.The St. Lawrence University study titled “Cognitive ad-vantages of chewing gum: Now you see them, now you don't” explains that the mechanical action of chewing produces a short-term increase in cognitive agility. Tests of memory, pattern recognition and rapid calcula-tion all showed statistically significant improvement for the subjects who chewed gum a few moments be-fore engaging in the testing activities. The benefits seem to have durational limits as subjects returned to their normal level of performance 15 to 20 minutes af-ter the initial gum chewing.

Other studies on gum chewing and performance in-clude “Effects of chewing gum and time-on-task on alertness and attention” “Effects of chewing gum on cognitive function, mood and physiology in stressed and non-stressed volunteers,” “Chewing gum benefits sustained attention in the absence of task degradation” in The Journal of Nutritional Neuroscience and “Gummed-up memory: Chewing gum impairs short-term recall” in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.