In addition to being the name of a movie, “sixth sense” is the term used to refer to a hunch, an intuition or a feeling that a person has about someone or something. There are questions about the veracity of this perception, since it would have a certain relationship with clairvoyance and supernatural aspects. Science, however, brings a different view on the subject.
For neurologist Martin Portner, what is known as the sixth sense would be a sensation that works together with the other five senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste). The doctor confirms not only the existence of a sixth sense, but also its effectiveness in informing a person about some fact or event about which, at first, he would not have known.
In addition, Portner guarantees that scientific research around the world indicates that women would have a more developed sixth sense, compared to men. This difference was identified from the analysis of the corpus callosum, a part of the brain through which more information travels in the female intellect than in the male. In that regard, women's intuition would be more predominant.
The sixth sense is identified in a person when he has the feeling, apparently inexplicable, that he must do something differently, stop going to a place or check if a person is well and safe, among others. At these times, it is possible that intuition is taking over rather than reason, that is, the sixth sense is acting on the person who has it.
When a person identifies that they have a developed sixth sense, they can do work to improve that trait.
Flávia Penedo, therapist and astrology specialist, suggests that aA peaceful location and a relaxed mind are ideal for those who want to control their sixth sense. In this way, it is possible for all sensations to be perceived and interpreted, developing the sixth sense in a more accurate way, without the influence of external factors.
It is important, however, to pay attention to the recommendation of David Myers, psychologist and professor at Hope College (USA). For him, the sixth sense can be interpreted both positively and negatively. The difference of intuition in relation to the rational system of the mind is that it does not need effort to be put into practice, it is a quick and associative movement of the brain, based on the person's own past experiences. The problem with the sixth sense is the loss of rational analysis, which can lead a person to take actions and adopt behaviors without considering the risks. Still, this intuition can be used to exercise creativity and assist in rational choices.
