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What are variable rewards? How do they differ from fixed rewards? Variable rewards are an unknown effect from performing an action. In contrast, a fixed reward is a known result. With variable rewards, the psychology of rewards shows an excitement that comes from not knowing. Read more about variable rewards and how they can help your product.
What are consumer habits? How can consumer habits inform product design? Consumer habits are what shape the way customers need, want, and use products. Ideally, your products are integrated into the habits of your customers. Read more about consumer habits and their importance.
What is the autoimmune encephalitis recovery process like? What are the signs of autoimmune encephalitis recovery? Autoimmune encephalitis recovery is a long and slow process. Even after being discharged from the hospital, Susannah Cahalan did not feel like herself again. Read more about the autoimmune encephalitis recovery process and what happened to Susannah.
What are the options for autoimmune encephalitis treatment? Is it possible to reverse the disease? Autoimmune encephalitis treatment is challenging because the cause of the condition is unclear. When Susannah Cahalan had a confirmed diagnosis, doctors put her on an aggressive treatment plan for autoimmune encephalitis. Read more about autoimmune encephalitis treatment and how it worked for Susannah.
What is anti NMDA encephalitis? How did it affect Susannah in Brain on Fire. Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis, or anti NMDA encephalitis, is the diagnosis that finally explained why Susannah had been so sick. Her immune system was attacking her brain. Read more about anti NMDA encephalitis and how Susannah finally received her diagnosis.
What are the autoimmune encephalitis causes that are most common? Is autoimmune encephalitis hereditary? Autoimmune encephalitis causes are not fully understood. There are some correlations that have been identified, but no specific causes are confirmed. Read more about the autoimmune encephalitis causes that have been considered.
What is automatic thinking? How does it differ from reflective thinking? Automatic thinking is your instant reaction. It is different from thinking that is part of the Reflective System. When you use automatic thinking, you make decisions quickly and without much consideration. Read more about automatic thinking and what it is used for.
How does libertarian paternalism create forced choices? Are forced choices problematic? Forced choices are one of the criticisms of the strategies in Nudge. The argument is that the methods are too paternalistic and make free will meaningless. Read more about the objections to Nudge, including the issue of forced choices.
What are the most popular diets? What claims are made by all the plans on the list of fad diets? Fad diets promise results fast, and are often restrictive. Unfortunately, they usually don’t work in the long term, and can lead to weight loss plateaus or re-gaining the weight you lost. See a list of fad diets that all promise big results, but may disappoint.
How do we form memories? Is the process of memory formation impaired by autoimmune encephalitis? Memory formation is the process by which the brain stores knowledge and experiences. It is an essential process for regular functioning. But diseases like autoimmune encephalitis can get in the way of this process. Read more about how Susannah’s memory formation in the brain was impaired when her brain was on “fire”.