Researchers discover differences between patterns of brain network activation between alcohol dependent women and non addicted females.
A new study reports modafilnil, a drug developed to treat narcolepsy and often touted as a 'smart drug', actually does provide cognitive benefits, at least for a particular subset of skills.
According to researchers, the hunger hormone ghrelin has a negative effect on decision making and impulsivity.
A new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.
A new study reports researchers have successfully created a biologically realistic math model which captures how the brain learns and makes complex decisions.
Researchers investigate the teenage brain and answer questions as to why behaviors change so much during these years.
The brain automatically places more value on the opinions of people who appear to be confident, a new study reports.
Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.
Being intellectually humble improves ability to make decisions and increases tolerance, a new study reports.
Researchers have identified a novel neural network in fruit flies that converts external stimuli of varying intensity into decisions about whether to act.
Researchers explain how the brain dynamically handles cognitive tasks while engaging in its internal mental processes.
A new study provides insight into how overconfidence can lead to poor decision making.
