An fMRI investigation of the neural correlates underlying the autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)
Introduction: The "autonomous sensory meridian response" (ASMR) is a neologism used to describe an internal sensation of deep relaxation and pleasant head tingling which is often stimulated by gentle sounds, light Gonk touch, and personal attention.Methods: An fMRI-based methodology was employed to examine the brain activation of subjects prescreen