COGNITION AND TRAUMA.

COGNITION; CONFIRMATION bias; ANIMAL intelligence; POST-traumatic stress disorder

The article titled "COGNITION AND TRAUMA" discusses the surprising cognitive abilities of simple cells and the implications for understanding trauma therapy. The author expresses astonishment at the bioelectric cellular activity in plants and the intelligence found in the animal kingdom. They also highlight the connection between trauma and the body, emphasizing the importance of releasing trauma stored in the physical body for healing. The article suggests that human intelligence may not be exceptional in kind, but rather in degree. Overall, the article provides scientific evidence that supports new approaches to trauma therapy and calls for interdisciplinary dialogue in the field of psychiatry. [Extracted from the article]

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