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The causes of Synesthesia remain unknown. Some scientists have suggested that everyone is born synesthetic but that the typical developmental trajectory results in these highly interconnected brain areas have become far more segregated. We do not know why synesthetes retain some of these anomalous connections. A biological determinant may be partially at work in certain cases of synesthesia, because the condition tends to run in families; moreover, nearly six times as many women as men report synesthesia. Whatever its causes or origins, synesthesia provides cognitive neuroscientists with a unique opportunity to learn more about how the brain creates our perceptual reality.
Synesthesia is a relatively rare condition, reported to occur in 1 in every 250 to 25,000 people, although these estimates are not based on good scientific evidence and many researchers believe it is more common than previously stated. It is probably best thought of as a family of related conditions. Different neurological mechanisms may be responsible for different types of synesthesia.
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Is it true that all babies have Synesthesia when they are born?
Well it may be true however, has not been proven and there are many causes to Synesthesia that could happen even after baby stages.
Does Jack Skahen have synesthesia?
yes he does. he has lexical synesthesia
What is synesthesia in tagalog?
Synesthesia in Tagalog is "sinesestesiya." It is a sensory phenomenon where stimulation of one sense triggers an involuntary experience in another sense.
What has the author Richard E Cytowic written?
Richard E. Cytowic has written: 'Synesthesia' -- subject(s): Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Synesthesia, Senses and sensation, Synesthesia 'Wednesday is indigo blue' -- subject(s): Synesthesia, Emotions and cognition
What is synesthesia a symptom of?
Synesthesia is not a symptom of anything, simply a harmless condition of the brain that people are born with.
Is synesthesia considered a disease?
== == ---- Also if you ask almost anybody who has synesthesia they will tell you that they wouldn't want to live without it and the it is enjoyable. == == == ==
Can synesthesia be temporary?
Synesthesia can be a symptom of hallucinogens or sleep deprivation, but otherwise would be very unlikely spontaniously.
Who else has a condition known as synesthesia?
One person in every 23 has one form of synesthesia or another. Around 1 in 90 have grapheme → color synesthesia where letters and numbers are tinged with color.
Is Synesthesia real?
yes
Do females or males have a greater chance of synesthesia?
Females have a slightly higher chance of having synesthesia than men. However this does not mean that men cannot have synesthesia as well or that females outnumber the males lots.
How can you get synesthesia?
Neurological lesions in the brain, as well as certain medications or drugs can produce synesthesia. Meditative experiences have done this also.
Why my synesthesia's gone?
Synesthesia can be temporarily lost during stressful situations such as the death of a loved one. Also, sometimes head trauma can cause one to lose synesthesia. It really just depends on your situation. Chances are it'll come back, though. For example, I've known people who have lost their synesthesia when a loved one passed away, and after the intense stress and pain of that situation subsided, their synesthesia returned same as ever.
