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·January 16, 2020·4 min read

How decisions unfold

A new zebrafish study reveals the important role the cerebellum plays in cognition, decision making, and motor planning.

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·December 27, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·December 13, 2019·6 min read

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.

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·December 2, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·November 22, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·November 18, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·September 23, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·September 20, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·September 16, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·September 4, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·August 17, 2019·4 min read

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.