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Brain stimulation study shows electrical current temporarily reduces objectification bias

Researchers find mild electrical stimulation to the brain removes perceptual bias linked to sexual objectification of women.

newest coverage 10d agosummary written 12d ago17 pieces NewswiresGoogle NewsReddit

What to know

  • Brain stimulation via electrical current temporarily altered how participants perceived sexualized images of women
  • The effect removed perceptual bias linked to sexual objectification, the first such demonstration in research
  • The change was temporary, suggesting the bias can be neurologically influenced

“Applying mild electrical stimulation to the brain temporarily removed a perceptual bias linked to the sexual objectification of women, in the first study of its kind.”

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    1. 3 outlets Brain Stimulation Stops Sexual Objectification

      first by Neuroscience News, 13d ago · also Scientific Frontline, The Conversation

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    2. 2 outlets Brain Stimulation Temporarily Alters Perception of Sexualised Images of Women

      first by Mirage News, 13d ago · also University of Exeter News

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    • I’m guessing they found when men are electrocuted and recognized fewer sexualized female pictures upside down that were previously shown right side up, that this proved men objectify women and are sexist. Given how much space they give educating us that objectifying women is bad (which it is) and also describe how media and society do it, I feel…

      Jairlynr/science11d agoview on r/science ↗

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  1. 3 outlets Electric shocks to the brain stop people objectifying women, study finds

    first by The Independent, 13d ago · also Hindustan Times, Newswav

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