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Optimism

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Psychology Neuroscience Oxytocin

Oxytocin and the Optimism Bias: Seeing the World Through Rose-Colored Glasses

Is optimism a choice or a chemical state? Explore how oxytocin influences the brain's tendency to underestimate future risks and overestimate positive outcomes.

Jelte de Proft

May 2025

Neurobiology Hope Optimism

The Neurobiology of Hope and Optimism: Rewiring the Brain for Resilience

An exploration of how hope and optimism are not just emotional states but biological imperatives that influence neuroplasticity, immune function, and the prefrontal cortex.

Jelte de Proft

June 2024

Neurobiology Optimism Neuroplasticity

The Neurobiology of Optimism: Rewiring the Brain for Agency and Hope

A deep dive into the neural circuits of optimism, exploring the roles of the Prefrontal Cortex, the Amygdala, and how deliberate practice can shift the brain's baseline toward agency and hope.

Jelte de Proft

May 2024