How decisions unfold
A new zebrafish study reveals the important role the cerebellum plays in cognition, decision making, and motor planning.... Read More...
decision making
A molecular map of the brain’s decision-making area
Using RNA sequencing, researchers have created a spatiomolecular map of the striatum, an area of the brain implicated in decision making and addiction.... Read More...
Deepening our understanding of selfish behavior
Study identifies distinct neural processes that occur when we make decisions for the benefit of ourselves and of others.... Read More...
Decision-making process becomes visible in the brain
Study tracks how and where zebrafish brains transform the movement of the environment into a decision that causes the fish to swim in a specific direction.... Read More...
How the brain decides to punish or not
The bilateral claustrum, right inferior frontal gyrus, and left superior frontal gyrus remain active during activities involving social punishment.... Read More...
The difference between an expert’s brain and a novice’s
When learning a new task, brain activities alter over time as mice transition to an expert from a novice. The changes are reflected in neural networks and neural activity. As the animal's knowledge grows, neural networks become more focused. ... Read More...
New study on sharing shows social norms play a role in decision making
Influence of social norms shapes a child's desire to share by the age of eight.... Read More...
When natural disasters strike, men and women respond differently
In the face of natural disasters, women tend to take the risks far more seriously but have trouble convincing men their concerns are a priority.... Read More...
Don’t make major decisions on an empty stomach
Hunger significantly alters a person's decision-making ability, making them more impatient and more likely to settle for a small reward now than wait for a bigger reward in the future.... Read More...
Narcissists: Think you’re strong critical thinkers? Think again
Grandiose narcissists are significantly less likely to use critical thinking when it comes to important problem solving or decision making. While narcissists perceive themselves to be above average intelligence and strong critical thinkers, they are unable to use reflective thinking skills effectively. The high levels of confidence they have in their intellectual abilities are often misplaced.... Read More...
Researcher decodes the brain to help patients with mental illnesses
Specific algorithms and brain signatures can be used to tell when a person is focused, indicating who may be able to benefit from electrical stimulation to help boost attention. The findings could help improve a patient's ability to manage focus deficits associated with a range of mental health problems.... Read More...
Study Advances Understanding of How Brains Remember Decisions
The medial prefrontal cortex persistently encodes value based decision variables.... Read More...