Solving a Neuroscience Riddle: How the Brain Stops Us From Jumping the Gun - SciTechDaily

Suppressing the urge to act until the time is right is a crucial, often overlooked, aspect of behavior. Just think about what might happen if you pressed the gas before the traffic light turned green. How does the brain keep the urge to act in check? It's the…

How does the brain suppress the urge to act, such as waiting for the starter pistol to leap out of the starter blocks? Suppressing the urge to act until the time is right is a crucial, often overloo… [+7608 chars]

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