NEW DELHI: Two brain systems have been found to function improperly in people experiencing psychosis, where they have trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is not, according to a new research led by Stanford University, US.
These systems were found to be – one, a ‘filter’ directing attention towards what is important externally and internally, and two, a ‘predictor’ involved in anticipating rewards.
The filtering system, or the salience network, helps us dismiss irrational thoughts so that we can focus on what’s real and meaningful to us, such as paying attention to traffic while driving, researchers explained.
