Journalists function at lowest mental levels (study)

**WillBrink** · 08-22-17, 11:28

A finding that will come as a shock to virtually no one, but nice to see some conformation what we see these days, most of them are brain dead. Note this study getting zero mention by the media...

Journalists drink too much, are bad at managing emotions, and operate at a lower level than average, according to a new study

Journalists' brains show a lower-than-average level of executive functioning, according to a new study, which means they have a below-average ability to regulate their emotions, suppress biases, solve complex problems, switch between tasks, and show creative and flexible thinking.

The study, led by Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and leadership coach, analysed 40 journalists from newspapers, magazines, broadcast, and online platforms over seven months. The participants took part in tests related to their lifestyle, health, and behaviour.

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http://www.businessinsider.com/journ...average-2017-5

**Grand58742** · 08-22-17, 13:39

Scientists discovered water is wet today too.

**docsherm** · 08-22-17, 15:08

Breaking News!!!!!
Fire is HOT!

Now we continue with life! .......

**tb-av** · 08-22-17, 15:13

Ha! Wouldn't it be funny to see a 60 Minutes segment devoted to it though.

**ScottsBad** · 08-22-17, 15:24

Journalists are one group no one will stick up for. Funny that it took a study to discover what we all intuitively know. Too bad the study will be ignored.

**glocktogo** · 08-22-17, 15:37

The shocking revelation is that they actually found 40 "journalists" to study.

**Dienekes** · 08-22-17, 17:04

In other words, they function at the level of twelve year olds.

**FromMyColdDeadHand** · 08-22-17, 17:34

Nobody dropped out of the Journalism to join me in the Chemistry program....

I have a twelve year old. He says less stupid crap than the pundits on the Sunday shows.