However, in general, the books only feature mental battles when there is some reason for mind-to-mind contact ( for example, Trump contact ) and magic or Trump is involved in all three of the above conflicts, so it is not clear whether Zelazny intended his characters to have such a power ; the combination of Brand's " living trump " powers and his high Psyche ( as presented in the roleplaying game ) would have guaranteed him victory over Corwin.

However, the sibling field of cognitive neuroscience has provided evidence of physiological brain states that directly correlate with mental states-thus providing support for the central assumption of cognitive psychology.

However Robert Spitzer later criticized his own work on it in an interview with Adam Curtis saying it led to the medicalization of 20-30 percent of the population who may not have had any serious mental problems.

However, the Manual recognizes psychological causes of mental disorder, for example, PTSD, so that it negates its only possible justification.

However, there were disadvantages, as Beatty discovered after his marriage, for his wife was an unstable neurotic who caused him extreme mental tortures.

However, fifth century tragedy was a social gathering for " carrying out quite publicly the maintenance and development of mental infrastructure " and it offered spectators a " platform for an utterly unique form of institutionalized discussion ".

However, feeling that the lack of sympathy which prevailed at Leuven at that time was actually a form of mental persecution, he sought refuge in Basel, where under the shelter of Swiss hospitality he could express himself freely.

However, many of Darwin's early supporters ( such as Alfred Russel Wallace and Charles Lyell ) did not agree that the origin of the mental capacities and the moral sensibilities of humans could be explained by natural selection.

However, in colonial America a delusional Dorothy Talbye was hanged in 1638 for murdering her daughter, as at the time Massachusetts's common law made no distinction between insanity ( or mental illness ) and criminal behavior.

However, the earliest extant arguments that the world of experience is grounded in the mental derive from India and Greece.

However, like methadone, buprenorphine produces similar cognitive dehabilitation in multiple areas of mental function in both memory and timed choice task tests, which may persist after cessation of substitution treatment.

However, the view that mental illness is purely a physical illness reflects a school of thought known as epiphenomenalism, which argues that the mind has no causal effect at all, and is just the subjective experience of our brain at work.

However, the sensations in both sexes are extremely pleasurable and are often felt throughout the body, causing a mental state that is often described as transcendental, and with vasocongestion and associated pleasure comparable to that of a full-contractionary orgasm.

However, as these amino acids are necessary for protein and neurotransmitter synthesis, Phe buildup hinders the development of the brain, causing mental retardation.

However, some qualify this by saying that some mental states are not always reduced to only one specific brain state ( see Putnam's multiple realizability ).

However, the similarities end when it comes to Vulcan's mental abilities, which the Romulans do not share.

However, it appears that such indications often defy intellectual analysis and that the supposed guidance can be obscured or biased by the mental or emotional attitudes of those present.

However, when considering our own sensations of pain and mental anguish, there does not seem to be a difference in apprehending that we are afflicted by such sensations and suffering under their influence.

However, there are a number of institutions specializing only in the treatment of juveniles, particularly when dealing with drug abuse, self harm, eating disorders, anxiety, depression or other mental illness.

However, he defined any attempt to use this power for a purpose other than aiding mental or mystical attainment as " black magick ".

However, many people not suffering from diagnosable mental illness may sometimes hear voices as well.

However, for those hallucinations caused by mental disease, a psychologist or psychiatrist should be alerted, and treatment will be based on the observations of those doctors.

However, in those cases where the physical, mental, and emotional effects of perimenopause are strong enough that they significantly disrupt the everyday life of the woman experiencing them, palliative medical therapy may sometimes be appropriate.

However, the observation that a substantial proportion of patients have altered mental states even after successful treatment of hyperthyroidism, has led some researchers to suggest the autoimmune process itself may play a role in the presentation of mental symptoms and psychiatric disorders in Graves ’ disease, whether or not ophthalmopathy is present.

However, Millais eventually abandoned the Pre-Raphaelite obsession with detail and began to paint in a looser style which produced more paintings for the time and effort.

However, Apollo's obsession with knocking Rocky out ( against the advice of his corner men ) leads him to trade blows with Rocky despite his lead.

However, despite how common the obsession theme was in this decade, there was another popular theme of the thriller genre – detectives / FBI agents hunting down a serial killer.

However, in obsessive-compulsive disorder, the victim recognizes the absurdity of the obsession or compulsion, not necessarily the case with an idée fixe, which normally is a delusion.

However, there are aspects of Early Irish prose that appear to have had some influence on the Irish novel: the use of exaggeration for humorous effect, a near obsession with lists, and a strong sense of satire.

However, largely due to Natalie's obsession with planning, she ended up dying at Eames ' hand herself.

However, he simultaneously fires Leland for not indulging his obsession.

However, when confronted by Mina Harker, the object of Dracula's obsession, Renfield suffers an attack of conscience and begs her to flee from his master's grasp.

However, the obsession shown by fans also had its downside, translating in quite a few cases into outbreaks of violence which entailed penalties and fines being imposed on the club.

However, Bridget's obsession with self-help books plus several misunderstandings cannot keep the couple together forever.

However, the bulk of Samura's philosophical ruminations can be found in this introductory story arc, from obsession ( Conquest, Genius ) duty ( Dreamsong ) the burden of time ( Cry of the Worm ) and revenge / redemption ( On Silent Wings ).

However, this is far better than any of Goldie's previous opponents have done, and repeated escapes quickly turn the mobster's appreciation for her skills into a dedicated sexual obsession.

However, during the later part of his reign, his extravagance and obsession with a Yue beauty, Xi Shi, lead to the weakening of his state.

However, as time progresses and his obsession takes hold, Naomi's manipulation puts her in a position of power over him.

However, over time, some of the Infershians began to realize N Ma's insane obsession of destroying Magitopia and the Ozu Family was reckless due to needless deaths.

However, Reece and Chase similarly had a history of mental illness and an obsession with drinking blood.

However, Sonia later develops an obsession with her adopted daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby.

However, it becomes apparent that her emotional coldness and obsession with appearance makes her family resent her.

" Howard recalled Chumbley ’ s kindness, generosity and sense of humour: " To outsiders Andrew could sometimes appear to be aloof, intense and serious to the point of obsession … However, if he met kindred spirits of sincerity and honour, who shared his interests and serious intent, he would willingly go out of his way to offer them help and guidance on the Path … In fact he was a natural teacher and, like all good occult teachers, acted as a catalyst in the lives of his students.